About Gulf Savannah NRM 

Gulf Savannah NRM delivers a range of programs including agricultural extension, environmental education and biodiversity monitoring and conservation. We operate primarily in the Northern Gulf region which stretches from Mareeba (60km west of Cairns) to the Gulf of Carpentaria coast.

About this role

The Climate Resilience Program Manager is primarily focused on delivering drought, natural disaster and climate change risk mitigation and adaptation strategies, including providing community and agricultural industry extension services related to climate, and delivering disaster response and recovery programs. 

The position will be accountable to the CEO as part of the Executive Leadership Team and Operations Management Team. The Climate Resilience Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of projects within their program area and overseeing the budgets of projects.

• Full time or part time (60-75 hours per fortnight).
• Location: Mareeba or Georgetown.

Duties of this role

1. Manage the Climate Resilience Program and facilitate a positive culture that is aligned to the company’s vision, purpose, and values. 
2. Support the CEO and project staff with project delivery and project management. 
3. Be responsible for monitoring the delivery of projects to ensure project staff meet milestones within allocated budgets. 
4. Coordinate the provision of specialist services, including managing contractors, as necessary. 
5. Liaise with funders regarding grant applications, reporting and acquittals, ensuring a high level of reporting to funders and accurate and timely acquittal of grant funding. 
6. Manage projects within the program area, including engaging with land managers, partners, and stakeholders. 
7. Actively participate as part of the Executive Leadership team to ensure development and delivery of the Company’s strategic and operational goals. 
8. Provide regular reporting to the CEO, Board, and members on matters relevant to the program area. 
9. Take a lead role in preparing competitive grant funding or sponsorship applications, including building values aligned partnerships to deliver on our Strategic Plan and Corporate Vision and Purpose. 
10. Assist in the delivery of other projects or organisational activities as required and with regards to your skills, as directed by the CEO.

Key attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and implementing climate, disaster or drought resilience 
  programs and an understanding of climate change adaptation, risk management and resilience.
• High level project management experience.
• Strategic mindset and strong analytical skills to identify opportunities and solutions in complex issues and monitor performance over time. 
• Proven ability to collaborate, both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, and the ability to build effective partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience in the delivery of conservation and land management programs.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines, and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, e.g. Sustainability, Community Development, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science or Natural Resource Management.
• Extensive experience in project management.
• Experience working with not-for-profit community groups, NRM groups, or similar would be advantageous.