• Part Time (up to 0.6 FTE) Fixed Term Position until July 2027 with potential to extend
• Develop your skills across diverse projects and beautiful landscapes
• Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in either Traralgon.

As the Catchment and Community Support Officer, you will assist the Catchments and Community Team in delivering key programs, including the Victorian Landcare Grants and the implementation of the Regional Catchment Strategy. You will also provide administrative support to the Manager, Catchments and Community, to support the delivery of specific project activities. 

• Prepare agendas, minutes and reports for various partnership committees. 
• Support the Regional Landcare Co-ordinator (RLC) to administer the VLG application and contracting. 
• Support relevant reporting processes to ensure compliance with timelines and contractual requirements. 
• Provide administrative support during the preparation of funding bids. 

You’ll thrive in this roles if you:

• Confidently build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. 
• Use Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel and Outlook) to produce clear, accurate and well-presented documents. 
• Plan and prioritise your workload effectively to meet deadlines and keep multiple tasks moving. 
• Work autonomously when needed and collaborate effectively in a supportive, team-focused environment. 

We focus our energy on interesting and meaningful work. With a culture of continuous improvement, we are always striving to make a positive difference to our communities and create a healthier environment. We put our people at the heart of what we do and are dedicated to helping them grow their careers and reach their professional goals. 

We value flexibility. Work in a way that suits you best, flex time, job share arrangements or work from home. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their team and personal commitments. 

We support you to thrive.  To support your professional life, we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including regular events and programs, Employee Assistance Program, leave options, flexible working options, parental leave and return to work support packages.   

If you are interested in learning more about what we do, we would love to hear from you. Applications close 5pm Monday 1 June 2026.

So, we can learn more about you, we encourage you to address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description under Item “F”.

If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Deb Archer, Manager Catchment and Community on 03 5175 7977 or deba@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

At WGCMA, we share a commitment to value and embrace diversity in all forms; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, orientation, ability or thinking style. 

If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons please contact Madelyn Brand, Organisational Development & Human Resources Lead on 03 5175 7839 or madelynb@wgcma.vic.gov.au.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.