The role
The Natural Resource Management Officer will work across multiple projects in the Oyster Harbour catchment and surrounding areas. The focus of the role will be to deliver soil health, multi-species pasture demonstration trials and drought resilience programs.
The role will coordinate implementation of the Healthy Estuaries WA fertiliser management program, Scaling Success pasture trials, and Future Ready South Coast (Climate Smart Ag) dam enhancement activities. Project activities include delivering workshops and events, developing communication materials, GIS mapping, stakeholder engagement, land manager surveys and completing reporting requirements.
The organisation
The Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc. was established in 1992 and is a well-recognised and awarded not-for-profit community organisation based in Mt Barker, WA. The group facilitates, coordinates and implements natural resource management through engagement with stakeholders in the Oyster Harbour catchment and surrounding areas.
The catchment covers more than 3000km2 extending from Albany to Tenterden with significant agricultural production and is an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot with important nature reserves including Porongurup and Stirling Range national parks. Our work focuses on waterways and vegetation protection, promoting agricultural best practices and invasive species control which has contributed to a remarkable water quality improvement and seagrass recovery in Oyster Harbour, Miaritch.
Key duties
- Participate in natural resource management activities with a focus on agricultural soil management and may include aspects of invasive species control (feral animals and weed management), biodiversity protection, revegetation and waterways protection.
- Coordinate agricultural soil sampling, assist with expression of interest process, collection of samples, data collation and engagement activities.
- Support GIS mapping and on-ground survey work.
- Coordinate workshops, field days and community engagement.
- Project management activities including monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Some activities will be required to be delivered outside of normal working hours with potential travel within the region.
See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
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Natural Resource Management Officer in Mount Barker employer: Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm
Weed Needs is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and positive work culture, prioritising professional development and safety in the environmental management sector. With over 30 years of experience in Melbourne, we offer our employees meaningful opportunities to grow within a small, dedicated team while contributing to impactful environmental projects. Our commitment to Best Practice Environmental Management ensures that you will be part of a reputable company that values hard work, honesty, and a proactive attitude.
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