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

Gulf Savannah NRM is seeking Team Leaders to lead multi-disciplinary professionals working across a range of NRM programs. The position will be responsible for ensuring the needs of their team are being met, including human resources management, workplace health and safety, fleet and asset management and IT systems.

• Part time (48–60 hours per fortnight).
• Fixed term for 24 months.
• Location: Mareeba, Croydon or Georgetown.

Duties of this role

1. Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of NRM professionals and facilitate a positive culture that is aligned to the company’s vision, purpose, and values. 
2. Ensure Human Resource Management, Workplace Health and Safety Management, Information Technology Management and Fleet and Asset Management needs are being met for the team. 
3. Coordinate travel for team members and support Corporate Services staff with processing of travel expenses and reimbursements. 
4. Support Program Managers and team members to deliver project objectives by ensuring adequate resourcing (both personnel and equipment) is available when required as per project plans. This will necessitate liaising with Program Managers to develop workplans for team members which adhere to Gulf Savannah NRM’s HR and WHS policies, make the best use of the skills and expertise of staff, and ensure projects are appropriately resourced. 
5. Coordinate the provision of specialist services, including managing contractors, as necessary. 
6. Actively participate as part of the leadership team to ensure development and delivery of the Company’s strategic and operational goals. 
7. As part of the Leadership team, play a key role in the development and management of systems that support the operations of the organization. 
8. Provide regular reporting to the CEO and leadership team on relevant matters, including HR, WHS, IT, asset and fleet management and policy, procedure and systems development and implementation. 
9. Assist in the delivery of projects or organisational activities as required and with regards to your skills, as directed by the Corporate Services Manager or CEO. 
10. The Team Leader based in Georgetown / Croydon will be required to undertake some general administration tasks, including customer service and reception duties, to support the smooth operation of this office.

Key attributes

• Experience in the management of small teams. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully negotiate solutions to problems. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Knowledge, skills and/or qualifications in Human Resource Management, Workplace Health and Safety, Information Technology Management, or Fleet and Asset Management.

Mandatory Requirements

Qualifications & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, for example Business Management, HR, WHS, IT or related subjects.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience working with not-for-profit community groups, NRM groups, environmental organizations or similar would be advantageous.