The organisation

Based in the Great Southern coastal region of Western Australia, the Torbay Catchment Group is a non-profit community run corporation committed to promoting sustainable land use and reducing nutrient loading of waterways, lakes and inlets; to encourage biodiversity and conservation of our natural environment with community involvement and understanding. 

Situated on the south coast of Western Australia, the greater Torbay catchment covers approximately 45,000 hectares. It is located between the towns of Albany and Denmark and includes over a thousand landholdings. Land use is predominantly agricultural, except for the south west and south east coastal areas which contain the West Cape Howe and Torndirrup National Parks. Located within a world recognised biodiversity hotspot, significant conservation values are found here.

The role

The Torbay Catchment Group Inc (TCG) is seeking a new Executive Officer to join our team. The position is 0.8 FTE. There may be the option to add a project officer role to make up a full-time position in the future pending outcomes of grant applications.

The person taking on this position will undertake the day-to-day governance, human resources, financial and project management, as well as building new projects, delivering some of the current program and supporting staff.

The role is based in the Shire of Albany, with flexible work conditions available for the right person. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and to successfully build and nurture relationships will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will also require strong attention to detail, leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Renumeration is negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key duties:

• Lead a small team of project officers and support staff
• Source and access funding to fulfil the group’s objectives
• Develop and implement new projects
• Along with project staff, coordinate and manage all aspects of the group’s activities, services and operations
• Along with the finance officer, maintain and coordinate sound financial management practices both for the group and projects
• Along with the communications officer and project staff, oversee the marketing and communications of the group to its members, key partners and industry stakeholders
• Effectively manage all staff relations and maintain appropriate HR and WHS management policy and practices.

This is an opportunity to contribute to protecting and enhancing one of the most biodiverse parts of the world, working alongside Traditional Owners, Farmers and the local community whilst furthering your own career with a well-established catchment group.

The position will be based in Torbay, WA and is offered at 0.8 FTE. The salary range is $93,000- 96,000 plus superannuation depending on skills and experience.

TCG is an association with over 200 members, guided by an elected Committee. We have a small permanent, casual and volunteer staff delivering four major projects and numerous activities within our community. Over the past three years our project funding turnover has exceeded $300,000 per annum. We are increasing our human resource capacity to expand our ability to deliver projects that support our mission statement- promoting sustainable land use and reducing nutrient loading of waterways, lakes and inlets; to encourage biodiversity and conservation of our natural environment with community involvement and understanding. 

Applications must include a current CV and a covering letter giving details of work experience, qualifications and interest in the role. Please provide details of your experience in the following areas:

• Executive Officer role or similar
• People management / team building
• Project management
• Agricultural industry
• Natural Resource Management