The Project Officer (NRM) supports activities in the Biodiversity, Pest and Weeds and Sustainable Agriculture program. Refer to the www.southerngulf.com.au/resources/annual-business-plan/ for more details. Tasks are varied and negotiated between the General Manager and Team Leaders. This role is quite unique in that the tasks are allocated based on needs and priorities, requiring a multidisciplinary and structured approach. The role is both field and office based.
In addition, the Project Officer will support the CEO one day a week in the delivery of regional project tasks and regional stakeholder engagement.
This is a full-time position (38 hours per week). Flexible work options are available.
The position is located in the Southern Gulf NRM office at Mount Isa, or within the SGNRM region
Implement natural resource management projects by building and maintaining productive partnerships with relevant stakeholder, including pastoral industry, local governments, community groups, government agencies, project investors and Traditional Owners in the development and delivery of projects.
Partner with current research activities that relate to the development of best practice standards in management and monitoring.
Deliver natural resource management projects. Tasks include:
Invasive species density assessments and mapping
Collate data and create an enduring knowledge and information base on invasive species across the landscape.
On farm project planning, works supervision,
Budget management, stakeholder management, monitoring, and evaluation and reporting.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Appointment to the position will be based on the following selection criteria.
Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Agricultural or Environmental Science or related disciplines.
Demonstrated sound scientific/technical knowledge of concepts, principles and procedures relevant to specific aspects of natural resource management, particularly invasive species management.
Demonstrated experience in industry extension principles and practices and in successfully engaging with and providing capacity building activities for the agricultural and land management sectors.
High level organisational skills and ability to self-manage to coordinate multiple projects and prioritise workflows to meet conflicting deadlines.
High level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences and utilising appropriate technology and social media.
Proven initiative and demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member, meet deadlines and establish work priorities and achieve quality outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to develop and document innovative projects, identify and seek funding opportunities and to set and deliver specific objectives in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
A sound understanding of demonstrated application of monitoring and evaluation principles and practice. Experience in the use of GIS mapping technology and on-line MERI systems is desirable.
Demonstrated experience relevant to natural resource management in regional, rural and remote communities, including experience commuting long distance on rural roads.
Rent assistance
Rent assistance of up to $5,200 per annum (pro‐rata) is available.
Relocation Assistance
Full or partial reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses is available by agreement.
Leave
Five (5) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading is available. Up to 10 days study leave and negotiated financial assistance for approved relevant study pro-rata. Other leave provisions are detailed in Southern Gulf NRM Employee Policy Manual.
Superannuation
Payment of an amount equivalent to 12% of the employee’s salary to an eligible fund of the employee’s choice.
Vehicle
A vehicle will be available for work use.
Closing date is 5.00pm, Friday 12 June 2026.
For a copy of the position description and to email through your applications, please email our General Manager, Pru Wharton, pru.wharton@southerngulf.com.au Or for more information about the role, please call 0428 888 079.
Southern Gulf NRM is a not-for-profit community-based organisation working through partnerships to implement strategic planning and investment activities that care for our region’s natural and cultural assets.
