Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare is recruiting for the position of MidCoast Support Officer

Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection (MC2T) formed in 2019 to represent community-based Landcare in the Manning / Great Lakes district of the Hunter LLS region in NSW. It attracts funding to employ staff and support a wide variety of Landcare activities and initiatives towards sustainable and effective management of natural resources for current and future generations.

The MidCoast Support Officer (MSO) is responsible for the Administration and Coordination of the Local Landcare Office and assisting with general HR and payroll of MidCoast 2 Tops.

The MSO is expected to:

• focus on administration, processes and streamlining of systems in MC2T to create a smooth and efficient office to help to deliver against the target outcomes of the Landcare Enabling Program (LEP).
• assist with MC2T's policy database and implementation, insurance and membership administration.
• act as the main interface between the Landcare NSW (LNSW) Shared Services Hub and MC2T, including assisting with general HR and digital platforms.
• work with the MidCoast Regional Landcare Coordinator (RLC), Local Landcare Coordinators (LLCs), Project Officers (funded outside the LEP), Landcare groups and organisations in the district, to support and empower them to achieve their goals as well as grow grass-roots Landcare.
• directly interact with Landcare groups, partners, and agencies at the district scale, on behalf of the MC2T Committee and RLC when requested.
• collaborate with a range of Landcare support mechanisms including other LLCs, support staff, Landcare Committees, Local Government and Local Land Services.

This role is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service (SCHADS) Industry Award.

Role classification is Level 4, starting at Pay Point 1. Hourly rate is $43.08.

The role is for 30.5 hours per week, contracted to commence as soon as possible.

This position is funded by the NSW Government under the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local land Services and Landcare NSW Inc. to June 30 2027.

MSO will report directly to a nominated member of the MC2T Committee, and is supported by the MC2T Committee, and the Regional Landcare Coordinator.