Rewilding Our Floodplains Program Manager

**‘Rewilding Our Floodplains’ Program Manager**

**(Conondale - QLD, Australia)**

The _Rewilding Our Floodplains Program Manager_ is responsible for leading,

managing and coordinating Positive Change for Marine Life’s floodplain

restoration programs within Southeast Queensland (with a particular emphasis in

Conondale, QLD).

The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing site-based weed

management, restoration works, and monitoring; liaison with program partners;
recruiting and managing paid staff and volunteers; developing relationships with

and engaging the community in our work; grant writing; leading local events, as

well as conducting media interviews and public outreach. They will be PCFML’s

main point of contact in the region.

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing input on and implementing our long-term program strategy for

the region - including working closely with a range of partners, sponsors,

and supporters to achieve mutually beneficial environmental, social, and

economic outcomes as a result of our programs.
- Identifying and diversifying program partners and opportunities for

program growth.
- Supporting our fundraising, development, and engagement teams to bring

in the resources necessary to sustain and grow the program.
- Recruiting and managing staff and volunteers.
- Relating to, and positively engaging a broad and diverse range of

stakeholders.
- Being available for comment on the organisation’s aims, objectives and

progress through print media, television, and radio.
- Leading PCFML events, presentations, and other engagement activities

across the region.
- Providing feedback to the CEO on a monthly basis.
- Be self-motivated and self-reliant with a strong work ethic.
- Be comfortable working outdoors and doing physical labour in variable

environmental conditions.
- Network, build relationships and represent PCFML in a professional

manner.
- Have a strong passion for conservation and community-based work.
- Possess an ability to articulate conservation issues through:

- Relating issues and solutions to a diverse group of stakeholders

(landowners, recreational users, government, businesses and the

general community);
- Disseminating program research and restoration efforts through

the media to attract greater program support.
- Be a team player who understands group dynamics and can attract

volunteers and supporters to the northern NSW PCFML team.
- Build community rapport and bring innovation to the program
- expanding our supporter base within the region.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Extensive flora and fauna ID skills, as well as a proven track record in

leading and implementing environmental restoration programs.
- Experience managing teams and achieving outcomes, while prioritising

tasks and working to multiple deadlines.
- A proven track-record of working with volunteers and members of the

public in a safe and measured way in potentially hazardous

environments, where conditions can rapidly change.
- Demonstrable experience utilising GIS mapping software to plan works,

capture field data, and clearly report findings.
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- A demonstrated ability to articulate objectives, goals and successes

through a variety of channels (reports, social media, presentations, media

interviews, written articles and radio/television interviews) to diverse

audiences.

**Minimum requirements**:

- A degree in environmental science or an associated field.
- At least 5-years of experience in environmental restoration or a similar

field.
- An above average level of fitness to undertake the practical components

of this role.
- A current Open Australian Driver’s License with a clean driving history.
- Experience driving a 4wd and trailer.
- A current Bronze Medallion or First-Aid Certificate (if you don’t have this

certification, we will cover it).

**Preferred**:

- A post-graduate degree in a relevant field.***
- Experience with a range of project management tools and apps including

Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, Slack, Trello and social media platforms.***
- Experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS StoryMaps.***
- Experience with Australia’s carbon credit scheme and associated

methodologies.
- Large-scale planting and weed management experience.
- An ACDC licence.

**Remuneration Details**:
This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week)** **with an initial probation period of 6
- months. We offer a competitive remuneration package of $85,000 - $95,000 p/a,

as well as the additional Superannuation Guarantee. Program-related travel

expenses will also be covered.
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**Location**:
The role location is flexible within the SE Qld region, however we will preference

applicants who live within/can relocate within 45 mins of the Conondale region.

**Application Details**:
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