About the Organisation

Established since 1991, the Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group is a small but leading not for profit community group based in Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, overseen by a voluntary Management Committee. We work with the local community to reduce risks to catchment water quality, particularly with primary producers and other large landholders.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative working relationships with clients, delivering conservation and land management outcomes. The groups activity is primarily Project based and seeks on-ground outcomes as a priority. LBCCG currently delivers five key programs; Riparian Condition Improvement, Agricultural Practice improvement (Water Quality: Weeds), Erosion and Sediment Control, and Seqwater Asset Management. Further information is available within our Annual Reports.

LBCCG receives significant regular funding from Seqwater through five-year agreements and also holds a three-year Partnership funding agreement with Sunshine Coast Council.

In 2018 Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group won the Australian Government Excellence in Sustainable Farm Practices at the National Landcare Awards, has an annual budget of $1.5 M, and employs five permanent staff members. LBCCG employs a wide range of external local contractors through which Programs and Projects are delivered.

Role outline:                 

The Manager is responsible for the operational management of LBCCG overseeing four staff members, and provides accurate information to the Management Committee so that strategic decisions can be made. The Manager oversees the day to day running of the organisation including the office, programs, and group governance. The Manager ensures all staff are working productively and have the resources to be able to fulfill their roles.

The Manager is responsible for developing the LBCCG Annual Work Plan, Annual Reports and overseeing individual Project Plans. The Manager is responsible for approving budgets and directing Project Officers to achieve on-ground outcomes.

The Manager provides regular verbal and PowerPoint presentations to the LBCCG Management Committee. Provides technical support to all LBCCG staff. Liaises with Seqwater staff to develop Work Plans and Project approvals.

The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in natural resource management or related field, is desirable and at least five years of relevant experience OR Relevant experience from a rural background.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with rural and agricultural landholders.
• Practical Project management experience in environment, rural or farm settings.
• Proven experience in staff and administrative management.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ARC GIS Pro mapping.
• Excellent networking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to community development and environmental and agricultural land management issues.

Total renumeration package: $100,000-$120,000 Negotiable. Permanent, full-time. Includes company vehicle, superannuation, leave loading, and additional salary sacrifice options.

Flexible and/or reduced work hours are available for the right candidate.