At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to enhance water quality and agricultural practices in the community.
- Company: Join a dynamic not-for-profit group dedicated to environmental conservation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a friendly and collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable land management while working with passionate locals.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in natural resource management or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
- Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group – Maleny QLD
- Hybrid
Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group (LBCCG) is a small, dynamic not-for-profit community group based in the Maleny district of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, working with the local community, particularly primary producers and large landholders, to reduce risks to catchment water quality and deliver best-practice land management and conservation outcomes.
We are well-funded until at least 2031, with a long-serving and supportive committee and staff, and a friendly and flexible working environment. lbccg. org. au.
We seek an experienced person to manage the delivery of on-ground projects improving agricultural practices and riparian habitats and controlling erosion and landslips to enhance water quality in the catchment.
The Project Manager will develop and implement project plans on time and within budget to achieve agreed outputs, manage external contractors to install and maintain on-ground assets, and monitor and report on projects.
The successful candidate must have
- A tertiary qualification in natural resource management, agricultural science or related field and at least three years relevant experience; OR at least five years relevant technical experience in natural resource management or primary production (experience is highly regarded).
- Demonstrated experience working with primary producers and an understanding of sub-tropical agriculture/animal production.
- The ability to apply a process-based approach to develop and implement on-ground projects (prioritisation of tasks and ability to multi-task).
- The ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders (particularly rural landholders) and the community.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Practical proficiency in Arc GIS Pro or other GIS-based mapping software.
- Experience in piloting aerial drones (highly regarded but not essential).
Flexible work arrangements negotiable. LBCCG is an equal opportunity employer.
- See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
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Project Manager in Maleny employer: Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group
Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment in the picturesque Maleny district. With a strong commitment to community engagement and environmental sustainability, employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts local agricultural practices and water quality. The organisation fosters professional growth through collaboration with primary producers and provides opportunities for skill development in natural resource management.
Contact Details:
Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group Recruitment Team
