• 24-month fixed term contract - Part time, 0.6 FTE
• Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model
• Join an organisation with a fantastic culture

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.

About the opportunity

The Project Officer - Sustainable Agriculture supports the delivery of sustainable agriculture projects within the Community, Agriculture and Volunteers team. A key focus is coordinating delivery partners including Landcare to implement the Victorian Government–funded Small Blocks Big Dreams and Testing the Waters land stewardship projects.

The Project Officer also supports the delivery of other sustainable agriculture initiatives as required, working under the guidance of the Senior Project Officer and Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator. Other responsibilities may include coordinating Corangamite CMA-led sustainable agriculture events, provide project administration support, and work with the communications team to produce e-newsletters, social media posts, flyers and other communication materials.

The role is offered part-time (0.6 FTE), and we offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong.

Remuneration for the role is $87,326 – $99,611 per annum pro rata depending on experience plus superannuation.

About you

• Experience working in natural resource management, agriculture, environmental management, conservation projects or programs and a relevant diploma or degree qualification or significant relevant experience.
• Strong experience in delivering projects to achieve on-ground outcomes, with experience in delivering sustainable agriculture or land stewardship projects desirable.
• High level interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with private landholders, community groups, government agencies, research institutions and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative to solve problems.
• Strong project support skills and a demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work objectives to effectively achieve specific goals and objectives within available resources and set timeframes. 
• Good written communication skills including the ability to prepare management plans, professional business correspondence and reports with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.
• Demonstrated ability to model the CCMA’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.
• Current Victorian drivers licence.

What we offer

At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
• Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellbeing events
• A fantastic workplace culture

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.