NRM Officer

3 days ago

Longreach, Australia Desert Channels Queensland Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Desert Channels Queensland is seeking an NRM Officer to join our team.

  • Support the delivery of on-ground, in-field projects that invest in NRM condition (soil, water, land, biodiversity)
  • Work with landholders, communities, industry, Traditional Owners and local and state government
  • Work for the largest NRM catchment in Queensland - making up a third of the state

For nearly 20 years, Desert Channels Queensland has partnered with landholders, graziers and communities to deliver natural resource projects in the Queensland section of the Lake Eyre Basin.

We are a dynamic, award-winning, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' team that is experienced in weed management, feral animal control, revitalising springs, property mapping, data capture, sustainable agriculture, threatened species monitoring and improving land condition. We have dozens of projects on-the-go that invest in soil, water, land and biodiversity across 51 million hectares of our iconic Western Queensland region.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage projects on-time and on-budget, and have a background in NRM management or sustainable agriculture.

  • Coordinate, manage and maintain projects, as well as appropriate data and tracking (and acquittals if required), of all DCQ projects.
  • Increase community awareness and access to knowledge of sustainable grazing, land management and natural resource management (soil, water, pasture, biodiversity) practices.
  • Develop and deliver community engagement, communication materials and events that relate to projects.
  • Support the Senior Project Officer and Operations Manager to develop projects, and / or manage client relationships.
  • Collate project information (in both hardcopy and soft formats), develop reports and manage historical and new projects data.

This position will play a crucial role in growing Desert Channels Queensland and increasing our ability to invest in natural resource projects (soil, water, land and biodiversity) in Western Queensland.

How to apply

Please email your application to by 26 November.

  • Include your resume.
  • Include a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria in the Position Description (attached below).

Applicants with experience in natural resource management, land management, environment or agriculture are encouraged to apply.