Regeneration Coordinator

The Werribee River Association is an active community environmental organisation that is working with a growing and diverse community to support communities to connect and protect the waterways of the west.

Our work is grounded in conservation, community engagement, education and science. We aim to improve biodiversity, inspire community involvement, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes for the Werribee River catchment. WRA is a Child Safe organisation.

As Regeneration Coordinator, you will:

• Lead habitat regeneration activities including site preparation, planting, weed control and maintenance.
• Undertake bush regeneration work according to best practice, and OH&S requirements including weed control and biodiversity plantings.
• Plan, prepare, promote and deliver Friends Groups, corporate and community volunteer days.
• Support the organisation's citizen science projects.
• Build and maintain WRA's Landcare programs and partnerships.
• Manage staff, contractors, schedules, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Represent WRA at networking meetings, workshops, and events.
• This role combines field-based habitat regeneration with community engagement and project reporting requirements.

We are looking for a coordinator with:

• 5+ years' experience in habitat regeneration, ecological restoration or similar field-based work, including working knowledge of OH&S requirements for land management.
• Strong plant identification skills (indigenous and weed species) and understanding of restoration principles.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, contractors, staff and volunteers, with ability to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with landholders, volunteers, community and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and deliver reporting requirements.
• Physical fitness and practical skills for fieldwork, including safe equipment operation (e.g. auger, brush cutter, manual 4WD), management of maintenance and repairs schedule.
• Certificate IV/Diploma in Conservation & Land Management (or equivalent experience).
• ChemCert AQF 3, or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Victorian driver's licence and ability to drive manual 4WD vehicle (capable of carrying tools and materials and towing a water tank)
• Working With Children Check and police check (or willingness to obtain)
• Legal right to work in Australia.

• A varied role that combines fieldwork, staff coordination and community engagement.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on biodiversity, waterways and local communities.
• A supportive, purpose-driven and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
• Gifted Christmas leave
• Employee Assistance Program

The Werribee River Association acknowledges the Bunurong, Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and waterways surrounding the Werribee River. We pay our respect to elders, past, present and emerging and recognise 60,000+ years of connection to and care for the country.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment Working With Children check, police check, must have a current Victorian driving licence and must have rights to work in Australia.

Please click the Apply Now button and submit your resume and a cover letter.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closure date.

For more information about the role: Please email Carolyn Jones our General Manager on [emailprotected] using the subject line: Regeneration Coordinator enquiry.