Join the Team Making a Real Difference Across the Mackay RegionProject Officer - Pioneer Catchment Landcare (PCL)

Are you passionate about the environment, community, and creating lasting change on the land?
Do you thrive in a hands-on role that blends on-ground conservation with project delivery, partnerships and purpose?

Pioneer Catchment Landcare (PCL) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Officer to join its growing team and help deliver high-impact environmental and community projects across the reef catchment and central highlands.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a respected, long-standing Landcare organisation delivering meaningful outcomes for local landscapes, waterways, wildlife and communities.

About Pioneer Catchment Landcare

PCL is a locally based, not-for-profit environmental organisation that has been working in the Mackay region for over 30 years. PCL delivers a wide range of projects including:

• Revegetation and habitat restoration
• Weed and pest management
• Waterway and wetland rehabilitation
• Citizen science and community engagement programs
• Industry and government environmental services
• School and Junior Landcare programs

PCL works closely with landholders, councils, industry, Traditional Owner groups, community organisations and volunteers to create real, measurable environmental outcomes.

About the Role - Project Officer

The Project Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of PCL’s environmental, community and industry projects. This is a dynamic, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working both in the field and in the office.

The role includes project coordination, on-ground delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting and administration support.

No two days are the same - one day may involve planting trees along a creek line, the next running a community planting day, meeting with project partners or preparing project reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating and delivering environmental projects
• Support on-ground works including revegetation, fauna habitat conservation, landscape assessments and monitoring, invasive species control and maintenance
• Liaise with landholders, councils, industry partners and community groups
• Coordinate volunteers and community engagement activities
• Assist with project reporting, data collection and monitoring
• Support grant and contract project administration
• Contribute to a positive, safety-focused team culture

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about the environment and community
• Practical, reliable and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working outdoors in regional conditions
• Well organised with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Keen to learn and grow within the Landcare sector

Qualifications or experience in environmental management, conservation, natural resource management, project management or a related field will be highly regarded, but attitude and enthusiasm are just as important.

A current driver’s licence is essential.

What PCL Offers

• Meaningful work that delivers real environmental outcomes
• A supportive, passionate and highly skilled team
• Diverse projects across some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A role where your work genuinely matters

Location

Mackay region, Queensland - with travel across the wider catchment area.

Come and grow with Pioneer Catchment Landcare

If you are ready to build a career in environmental conservation and community impact, this is your opportunity to be part of something special.