Project Coordinator
- Up to Full Time Permanent Position
- Make an impact on diverse projects – set against beautiful landscapes
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in either Traralgon or Leongatha.
About the Role:
This position is responsible for the successful delivery of on-ground projects for land, coastal, biodiversity and waterway assets across the region.
What will your typical day look like?
- Establish, assess and award contracts in line with organisational purchasing policy and procedures as required to deliver natural resource management and waterway restoration projects.
- Supervise contractors ensuring project delivery, professional conduct and Work Health and Safety standards are achieved.
- Manage project delivery and ensure timelines, quality and budget are met across multiple projects and sites in line with land, coastal, biodiversity and waterway plans.
- Provide technical expertise to inform the development, review and finalisation of design work for structural works projects to consultants or internal staff for land, coastal biodiversity and waterway projects.
- Liaise with land managers and landholders regarding works on their land or waterways that cross or adjoin their property.
Let’s talk about you:
We are looking for someone who has:
- Demonstrated experience in natural resource management and/or relevant science or engineering disciplines.
- Strong technical knowledge of environmental restoration practices, waterway management, coastal issues, and catchment management.
- Proven supervisory and leadership capability in managing contractors and service providers.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with landholders, community groups, agencies, and interested members of the public.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering on-ground natural resource management projects to scope, schedule, and budget.
Why West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority?
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.
Next steps:
If you are interested in learning more about what we do, we would love to hear from you. Applications close 5pm Monday 25 May 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 Matt Bowler, Manager Project Delivery 03 5613 5952 or mattb@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.
