Landscape Planner

Mulloon Institute (MI) is a leading not-for-profit organisation focused on restoring the health and productivity of Australian landscapes. Through research, demonstration, education and on-ground implementation, we work with landholders and communities to improve ecological function, water cycles and long-term landscape resilience. We work with landholders, rural and First Nations communities across Australia. Our work is grounded in a systems-based approach to landscape rehydration — improving natural processes to deliver environmental, social and economic outcomes at scale. Mulloon Institute has two for-purpose subsidiaries – Mulloon Consulting (MC) and Mulloon Creek Natural Farms (MCNF).

Our team is a diverse group brought together by our common values and our shared commitment to repair and rehydrate Australia’s agricultural landscapes.

The role:

You will be part of a small, close-knit team that works with landholders, NGOs, Industry and government to generate innovative management solutions, including detailed designs for surface and groundwater management.

Key tasks will include:

• Engaging with landholders and other stakeholders to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Preparing information and documentation for on-site work and supporting the Project Manager with report writing.
• Undertaking field visits with senior team members including taking note of key points for reports, capturing photos and assisting with other field measurements and monitoring.
• Supporting with the documentation of landscape rehydration design and farm plans and working with the design team on producing project designs.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of presentations (including learning programs) as required.
• Assisting with the delivery of on-ground works.

You will have the opportunity to be mentored by our key senior technical team, develop your skills, and work independently. Reporting directly to one of our Senior Landscape Planners and General Manager, you will become a key team member building our reputation for technical excellence and helping to deliver the goals of MC and MI.

If you are passionate about effecting change in regenerative environmental and agricultural practices, you would be well-suited for this role.

• Permanent full-time. Initially, there will be a 6-month probationary period with a review every 12 months.
• Be part of a team working to deliver innovative landscape rehydration to the broader community in a consultancy setting.
• Work directly with landholders, community, first nations and government organisations to progress their goals and build knowledge of regenerative landscape management.
• Undertake occasional travel including interstate; this will necessitate travel outside standard hours with nights away from home. This includes occasional travel to Mulloon Home Farm, outside Bungendore in NSW. Travel costs are either paid directly by MC or employees are reimbursed.

Selection criteria:

• Appropriate qualifications and experience in environmental engineering, hydrology, natural resource management, environmental science, or similar.
• Technical skills in hydrology and or fluvial geomorphology
• Empathy with landholders and demonstrated interest in helping them to achieve goals in improving ecological health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals that underpin regenerative landscape management.
• Two years or more of relevant experience.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of GIS mapping tools (or the ability to learn these tools quickly).
• Demonstrated delivery of projects within budgets and timeframes.
• Demonstrated skills in the production of high-quality technical reports and proposals.
• Demonstrated understanding of WH&S and risk assessment frameworks.
• Capacity to work unsupervised.
• Current driver’s licence, own vehicle preferred.

Don't have all the skills and experience needed to apply, but you are motivated, keen to learn, and have recently graduated? We'd like to hear from you too!

The full job description is attached.

Remuneration

Salary package range of $75,000 to $80,000 + superannuation, dependent upon skills and experience.

Documents

• MC Landscape Planner Job Description 202611

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter outlining your skills and experience against the above criteria and a CV of no more than 4 pages to recruitment@mullooninstitute.org

Application that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Interviews will be undertaken on a rolling basis as applications are received, with a preferred candidate start date of 11th January 2027. Please apply ASAP

For any enquiries or more information about the role, please contact recruitment recruitment@mullooninstitute.org .