River and Wetlands Project Officer

Are you looking for a place to grow your skills across diverse projects and beautiful landscapes? We’re looking for a passionate Project Officer to help share the story of West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. Read on to find out why WGCMA is the place for you. 

• Part Time or Full Time (up to 1.0 FTE) Permanent Position
• Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in either Maffra or Traralgon.

About the Role:

As our River and Wetlands Project Officer, you’ll support our Project Delivery Team to manage the implementation of river, wetland and vegetation restoration and protection projects. This work will be based primarily in the catchment areas of the waterways which enter the Gippsland Lakes.

What will your typical day look like?

• Identify and prioritise site locations, management techniques and costings for land, biodiversity and waterway projects.
• Establish, assess and award work in line with organisational policy and procedures as required to deliver projects.
• Provide on-ground knowledge and technical expertise which contributes to the development of high quality projects across the WGCMA region.
• Work with and engage private landholders to understand and address riparian land vegetation and waterway issues and opportunities.

Let’s talk about you

We are looking for someone who will:

• Provide specialist understanding of environmental practices and catchment management issues.
• Bring technical knowledge and experience in areas such as geomorphology, hydrology, botany and aquatic ecology.
• Demonstrate strong project management knowledge and skills including budget management, contractor engagement and management.
• Understand rural communities and community engagement principles, specifically in relation to private landholders.

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 well being initiatives, including regular events and programs, Employee Assistance Program, leave options, flexible working options, parental leave and return to work support packages. 

Next Steps:

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please send your application to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 9am Friday 4 April, 2025.

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 on 1300 094 262 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 Janine Clark, Organisational Development Support Officer on 03 5613 5960 or janinec@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.