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 Biosecurity Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordination and advice for biosecurity projects across Gulf Savannah NRM and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the organisation. 

As part of the Operations Management Team, the Biosecurity Coordinator contributes to the delivery of Gulf Savannah NRM’s Strategic Plan. The Coordinator will provide both proactive and reactive advice and support to land managers in relation to biosecurity activities and opportunities within the region. 

The Coordinator will work collaboratively with NRM Regional Feral Pig coordinators, Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers, local government Lands Officers, Queensland Government Biosecurity Officers, researchers and other stakeholders to share information, knowledge and opportunities to improve the coordination and delivery of biosecurity activities across north and north west Queensland. 

The Biosecurity Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of projects and delivering excellence in extension and technical support related to biosecurity matters.

• Full time or part time (60-75 hours per fortnight).
• Fixed term for 24 months.
• Location: Mareeba or Georgetown.

Duties of this role

1. Lead and manage the delivery of the Regional Feral Pig Coordination project for Gulf Savannah NRM. 
2. Be the key point of contact for biosecurity, pest animal and weed queries in the region. Regularly engage with key stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, farmers, graziers, Indigenous landholders, state and local government officers and researchers. 
3. Undertake specific biosecurity activities/projects, including supporting land managers with biosecurity planning and providing pest and weed control advice. 
4. Undertake communication activities to support the delivery of improved biosecurity outcomes, including supporting the Communications officer with the preparation of media releases, advertising and other communications materials. 
5. Support the CEO, Program Managers and project staff with technical expertise related to biosecurity, pest animals and weed management. 
6. Be responsible for monitoring the delivery of projects to ensure project staff meet milestones within allocated budgets. 
7. Coordinate the provision of specialist services for Gulf Savannah NRM, including managing contractors, as necessary. 
8. Prepare grant applications, reporting and acquittals, ensuring a high level of reporting to funders and accurate and timely acquittal of grant funding. Play a key role in the effective identification of opportunities to deliver on Gulf Savannah NRM’s vision and mission as they relate to your area of expertise. 
9. Project manage projects within the program area as necessary, including engaging with farmers and graziers to deliver improved NRM outcomes in the Northern Gulf Region. 
10. Actively participate as part of the Operations Management Team to ensure development and delivery of the Company’s strategic and operational goals. 
11. Provide regular reporting to the Executive Leadership team, Board and members on matters relevant to Gulf Savannah NRM. 
12. Assist in the delivery of other projects or organisational activities as required and with regards to your skills, as directed by the Program Manager Sustainable Land Management or CEO.

Key attributes

• High level project management experience. 
• Knowledge of best practice biosecurity measures, pest animal management techniques and weed management, and the application of these practices to sustainable grazing and agricultural operations. 
• Experience in industry extension principles and practices, industry engagement and the delivery of capacity building activities for the agricultural and pastoral sectors. 
• 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

Qualifications & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, e.g. Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management. 
• High level project management experience.
• Experience with managing staff and contractors.
• Experience working with not-for-profit community groups, NRM groups, or similar would be advantageous.