• Permanent role
• Full-time or part-time
• EstuaryWatch and Waterwatch programs

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role it is to work with and support local communities to improve sustainable land, biodiversity and water resources management, in an area stretching from its head office in Colac to Geelong, Ballarat and Peterborough.

About the opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Regional Citizen Science team. As a Project Officer you will ensure the delivery and implementation of the Corangamite CMA Citizen Science Program. Predominantly field based, you will focus on the delivery of the EstuaryWatch and Waterwatch programs.

Key features of the role include supporting local volunteers with guidance, equipment, and training, contributing to the delivery of regional CMA projects and developing engagement activities across the catchment.

Working in the field you will collect water quality and waterway condition data to support regional decision making and enhance partnerships with Water Corporations and Traditional Owners. The role will require travel around the region, sometimes working alongside other CMA staff and sometimes working alone.

The role is full time however we can accommodate between 0.6 FTE and full time. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home however this role is largely field based and significant travel across the catchment is required.

 This role will suit someone with some experience in citizen science looking to dive in and grow in the role. Remuneration for the role is $69,124 - $80,231 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation. If you have significant experience in citizen science and project management and looking for a more senior role, please also get in touch to discuss potential opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in citizen science, natural resource management, environmental management or community engagement and a relevant diploma or degree qualification or significant relevant experience.
• Strong project delivery knowledge and skills and implementation capabilities.
• High level interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare professional business correspondence and reports with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve minor problems using your knowledge of NRM.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.
• Demonstrated ability to model the CCMA’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.
• Hold a valid working with children check or able to obtain and a current drivers licence.

What we offer

At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
• Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
• Employee Assistance Program 

At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities". Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.