Muru Mittigar is seeking a highly organised and capable Project Officer to support our Conservation and Land Management Operations team. This role is ideal for someone with strong industry experience who enjoys project coordination and administration and is looking to step away from full-time “on the tools” work.

This is a hybrid role, combining on-site support with office-based work as required.

About the Role

As Project Officer, you will provide high-level administrative and project support to Project Managers across a range of conservation and land management activities, including bush regeneration, conservation works, and bushfire hazard mitigation. You will play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to delivery and reporting.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of conservation operations, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project and administrative support to Project Managers across conservation and land management projects
• Assist with project planning, including timelines, tracking progress, and coordinating resources
• Prepare professional reports relating to operational activities (bush regeneration, conservation, land management, bushfire mitigation)
• Support client liaison, including preparing and following up quotes, coordinating works, and associated reporting
• Assist with work planning, scheduling, staff rostering, and drafting invoices
• Monitor project budgets and expenses, reporting discrepancies as required
• Manage project documentation to ensure records are accurate and up to date
• Coordinate equipment, tools, and machinery, including maintenance and servicing
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality, Environmental and Workplace Health & Safety (QES) systems
• Identify and help mitigate project risks
• Contribute to team training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Other operational support tasks as required

About You

• You will bring a combination of industry knowledge and strong coordination skills, including:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bush regeneration and/or conservation 
• Relevant qualification in conservation, land management, horticulture, landscaping, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Strong plant and weed identification knowledge
• Sound understanding of project coordination and delivery
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Current driver’s licence and own transport

Desirable:

• Experience working with Quality, Environmental and WHS management systems

What We Offer

• Salary in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
• Generous salary packaging options
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A role that allows you to use your industry experience without being full-time 'on the tools'
• Career development opportunities within a purpose-driven organisation
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental and community outcomes

About Muru Mittigar

Muru Mittigar is a Dharug-led social enterprise delivering land management, conservation, education, and cultural services while creating meaningful employment pathways for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Our work supports Country, community wellbeing, and long-term economic and social outcomes through quality service delivery and reinvestment into community programs.

Our Values

Respect – for Country, culture, environment, and people
Integrity – honesty, accountability, and fairness
Success – recognising and celebrating achievement
Empathy – understanding and care in all interactions

As an Aboriginal-led organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.