Market Analyst

• Permanent, full-time position
• Mackay or Proserpine, QLD locations
• Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to NRM

The Company

Our client, Reef Catchments Limited is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the sustainable management, protection, and restoration of natural resources in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac region of Queensland.

Through strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, landholders, government, industry, research institutions and local communities, Reef Catchments delivers place-based, collaborative solutions to environmental challenges. Its work spans waterway and coastal health, biodiversity, pest and weed control, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem restoration—driving resilient outcomes where community, environment and economy can thrive together.

The Role

The Natural Resource Management (NRM) Market Analyst, will play a critical role in the organisation's strategic growth by identifying potential industry and business partners, understanding their drivers, and aligning these with both community goals and Reef Catchments' values and objectives. The role will work closely with the CEO to identify emerging opportunities, gaps, and successful initiatives and work with the Reef Catchments team to develop market-aligned proposals and on-ground solutions to attract ongoing funding with the sole purpose of improving the condition of the region's natural assets

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Market Research & Strategy: Lead analysis of industries, government priorities, and emerging NRM markets to identify opportunities and align partnerships with Reef Catchments' goals.
• Partner & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and assess potential partners, test investment interest, and engage stakeholders to enable co-investment.
• Project & Proposal Development: Work with internal teams to shape market-aligned project concepts and proposals that attract innovative funding.
• Organisational Positioning: Provide strategic insights, contribute to briefings, and support communications that promote Reef Catchments' impact and direction.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain systems to track market trends, policy changes, and funding opportunities.
• Team Collaboration: Support cross-team coordination, share knowledge, and help drive collective outcomes.

About You

You are driven by purpose, not just process and are motivated by the chance to innovate within the natural resource management space, finding creative ways to connect environmental goals with industry priorities and funding opportunities.

Additionally, you bring a thoughtful and strategic mindset, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail. Working autonomously, you take initiative and adapt with resilience in a values-driven, collaborative environment. Above all, you want your work to contribute to a healthier, more resilient landscape—one that supports both nature and the people who depend on it.

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive stakeholder analysis, market research and economic assessments to evaluate project feasibility, identify emerging trends, and assess market readiness.
• Skilled at translating insights into strategic recommendations that align opportunities with organisational priorities within the environmental and NRM sectors.
• High-level understanding of the region's industries, stakeholder landscape, and NRM challenges, with a demonstrated understanding of the priorities, values, and concerns of landholders, Traditional Owners, and key economic and community sectors.
• Understanding of Queensland and Australian policy frameworks relating to NRM, the environment, or natural capital.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into clear strategic recommendations and persuasive arguments that open opportunities and drive engagement.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build strong, respectful relationships across diverse teams and external stakeholders, including landholders and Traditional Owners, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, open communication, and a cooperative approach.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and work autonomously in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• Qualifications or proven experience in environmental economics, NRM, business, or a related field.
• Desirable: Experience working in or with not-for-profit, Indigenous, or community-based organisations.

The Rewards and Culture

Reef Catchments offers a fulfilling career path with excellent work-life balance, including flexible work arrangements, five weeks of annual leave, $2,000 per annum professional development budget for all staff and opportunities for career development. Proud of a culture that values its team, Reef Catchments believes "Our people are our strength." With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organisation builds teams from varied backgrounds, understanding that diverse perspectives and skills are essential for creating resilient ecosystems and an engaged community.

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via our online application process. For a confidential discussion or to review the information pack and full PD please contact Claire Black on 0407 821 086 or via claire@talentnation.com.au

To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.

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