- 0.6 - 1.0 FTE Fixed Term.
- Commencing in March 2025, ending 30 June 2026.
The Biodiversity Project Officer will support the delivery of Biodiversity Program projects and/or activities throughout the Northern Agricultural Region (NAR) and develop and support local partnerships.
Under supervision, this role will work with the NACC NRM team to develop and deliver strategic biodiversity outcomes in the NAR. The role will support increasing community skills, knowledge and engagement in biodiversity conservation activities across the region. A key focus area for the role will be engaging landholders to understand and adopt biodiversity conservation activities in agriculture and farm systems.
Based in Geraldton or Perenjori, the Biodiversity Project Officer will work closely with landholders, the community, local government, State Government agencies, industry and other natural resource management (NRM) professionals to facilitate project and activity outcomes in a timely manner. The Biodiversity Project Officer will be expected to travel extensively throughout the NAR to fulfil the duties of the role.
The Biodiversity Project Officer's responsibilities include:
- Contribute to effective delivery of existing project activities. Key elements to achieve this are: Identify Objectives; Implement key measurable activities; Stakeholder engagement; and contribute to project-related Communications.
- Contribute to the delivery of Biodiversity team project goals and outcomes by contributing to the development of funding applications and/or supporting partnerships to deliver Biodiversity Program activities.
- Support increased involvement of regional stakeholders in NACC NRM activities. This network of stakeholders should include community groups, local government, State Government agencies, industry and other NRM professionals.
- Ensure the community and key stakeholders are engaged with, and aware of, NACC NRM Biodiversity program activities. Develop and maintain stakeholder networks that advance Biodiversity program and project outcomes.
KEY DUTIES
Project related responsibilities
The Biodiversity Project Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the community of the NAR to be engaged in NACC NRM Biodiversity projects and activities. This will include:
- Under supervision from the Biodiversity Program Coordinator, supporting the Biodiversity team to deliver project activities. Such activities are likely to include workshops, field days, surveys, and peer-to-peer learning events.
- Being a first point of contact within the Biodiversity team for landholders and community groups to participate in Conservation activities and support participation in NACC NRM Biodiversity project activities.
- Developing management agreements with landholders to deliver NACC NRM's Biodiversity activities. Support land managers for the successful completion of these services/works.
- Providing support to the Biodiversity team to deliver NACC NRM Biodiversity project activities aligned with relevant regional and national plans.
- In collaboration with the Communications Officer, developing and delivering effective communication materials as directed by the Biodiversity program Coordinator.
- Undertaking regular engagement with regional stakeholders such as local land managers, Landcare and conservation groups. Providing information about NACC NRM activities to help stakeholders better manage and protect threatened flora and fauna.
- Ensuring communications, stakeholder engagement, and agreements are recorded and monitored through NACC NRM management systems.
- Supporting the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of NACC NRM's Community Engagement Plan.
Organisation wide responsibilities
- Upholding NACC NRM's Purpose, Way, Impact and organisational values, and contribute positively to NACC NRM's organisational culture of excellence.
- Adhering to NACC NRM's Staff Code of Conduct, and all NACC NRM policies and procedures with particular attention given to OH&S.
- Applying relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles to performance of work.
- Assisting in the delivery and development of NACC's Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Participating in work plan development and performance reviews as required.
- Undertaking required extensive travel and overnight stays as required to fulfil duties.
- Undertaking other duties as may reasonably be expected, or as directed by the CEO.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to and passion for natural resource management, and the organisational values and Purpose of NACC NRM.
- Tertiary qualification in NRM or relevant thematic field (e.g., Conservation and Land Management), and/or demonstrated experience in a relevant role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects and implementing project management methodologies. Experience delivering projects with an NRM focus is desirable, but not essential.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with a range of stakeholders including but not limited to community groups, government and other Landcare/NRM Stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of an effective team.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to support the delivery of team priorities.
- Sound skills and experience in the use of a Personal Computer, and particularly Microsoft office computer software.
- A current 'C' Class driver's license.
Desirable
- Experience in the use of GIS.
- Experience in the use of a 4WD vehicle.
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