Advert ID: 20021613
Title:
Environmental Coordinator
Advertiser:
Talent Nation
Location:
Landsborough, Queensland
The Company
Our client, Barung Landcare was one of the early Landcare groups in Australia, established in 1989 and became incorporated in 1990 at the beginning of the Decade of Landcare Plan. The name ‘Barung’ comes from a local Aboriginal language word for a species of Rat-kangaroo which was common throughout the area covered by Barung Landcare.
Based in Maleny, Barung Landcare is a leading community-led organisation working to develop ethical solutions for a sustainable future. They support local and regional community empowerment to conserve and enhance the rich diversity of natural resources of the Blackall Range and surrounds.
The Role
The primary aim of this role is to oversee field operations within the Barung Landcare Natural Area Services unit, working out of their Landsborough depot and production nursery, with a focus on ecological land restoration. You'll be responsible for executing high-quality on-ground natural area services aimed at rejuvenating and preserving the natural environment. This involves integrating cutting-edge techniques and the latest scientific knowledge to fulfill the organisation’s vision of promoting sustainable landcare practices.
Key Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Operations
People & Organisational Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Workplace Health & Safety
About You
You will be passionate about restoring, protecting, and promoting native biodiversity to the Blackall Range and surrounding areas. Additionally, you will be equally capable as an inspiring people leader as you are in your ecological land restoration know-how. Lastly you will be committed to innovation, exploring new methods, operational effectiveness and imparting knowledge.
Required Skills and Proficiencies
Please note this role is a physically active role with outdoor/fieldwork required.
The Rewards and Culture
You’ll step into a role that’s as much about team spirit as it is about environmental care. You will not only contribute to conserving natural spaces, but also work with knowledgeable colleagues who share your passion. With a diverse range of projects, and a wide range of clients including councils, environmental groups, NRMs, private clients and landowners, staff have the opportunity to experience different methods and types of work, in a range of sites and settings.
Barung Landcare also offers a flexible working environment, encourages ongoing professional development and opportunities to continue to grow and learn.
Tools of trade provided include laptop, use of a company vehicle, mobile phone & PPE.
Date published:
22-Apr-2024
Closing date:
10-May-2024