Sustainable Agriculture 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 (up to 0.6 FTE) Fixed Term Position until June 2028 with potential to extend.
• Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in either Maffra, Traralgon or Leongatha.

About the role:

The role will support the management and delivery of projects throughout West Gippsland associated with promoting sustainable agriculture outcomes. The role has a focus on building and maintaining important partnerships with agencies, industry, community, and public and private service providers.

What will your typical day look like?

• Implementation of Sustainable Agricultural programs and strategies.
• Internal and external stakeholders management and reporting.
• Project management including budget/contract monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Let’s talk about you:

We are looking for someone who will:

• Have proven project management skills.
• The ability to develop effective partnerships, facilitate constructive discussion, and negotiate common ground with key stakeholders.
• Understand the West Gippsland landscape and natural resource management issues in the region.
• Bring well-developed written and verbal skills.

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 Friday 28 March.

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 Sam Shannon, Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator on 0409 944 114.

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.