Land Management Officer (Rangelands)

NOW HIRING

Land Management Officer (Rangelands)

Mount Isa or Cloncurry, Queensland
Full Time or Part Time – Ongoing
Salary ranged between $64,435 – $80,554 plus benefits

Work with landholders and managers to establish and implement property plans, land condition monitoring, education and awareness, adult learning and on ground works projects across the region.

The Grazing Land Management Officer develops and implements projects that support the priorities of the Southern Gulf Region NRM Plan.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Implement natural resource management projects including responsibility for building relationships with landholders, site assessments, operational planning, works supervision, budget management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Build and maintain productive partnerships with the pastoral industry, community groups, government agencies, project investors and Traditional Owners in the development and delivery of extension advice, education activities and on ground projects.
Identify potential project funding opportunities and under direction, develop and submit applications for funding to Government, philanthropic and corporate sources in support of natural resource management in the region.
Maintain a professional awareness of developments in policy and land management practices and provide advice and analysis of emerging issues and opportunities for consideration by Southern Gulf NRM management and the Board on natural resource management issues relevant to the Southern Gulf region.
Contribute to the success of Southern Gulf NRM team through positive and flexible contributions to the management and administration of the organisation.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Appointment to the position will be based on the following selection criteria.

Demonstrated sound knowledge of concepts, principles and procedures relevant to natural resource management, specifically grazing land management.
Demonstrated experience in the agricultural industry and in successfully engaging with land managers.
Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with rural people and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
High level organisational skills to coordinate multiple projects and time management to meet conflicting deadlines.
High level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences and utilising appropriate technology and social media.
Proven initiative and demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member that can establish work priorities, achieve quality outcomes, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to develop and document innovative projects, identify and seek funding opportunities.
A sound understanding and demonstrated application of monitoring and evaluation principles and practice. Experience in the use of on-line MERI systems is desirable.
Demonstrated experience relevant to natural resource management in a remote, rangelands region would be highly desirable.
Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Agricultural or Environmental Science or related disciplines is desirable

To apply for the position, you must submit:

Your curriculum vitae
A covering letter addressing the selection criteria (3 pages maximum)
The names and contact details of at least two referees (these will not be contacted without prior advice)

Closing date is 8.00am, Monday 02 May 2022. Applications for this position should be marked “Private and Confidential” and be emailed to admin@southerngulf.com.au or mailed to:

Southern Gulf NRM Ltd
PO Box 2211
Mount Isa Qld 4825

For further information regarding this position, see here for the full position description. Alternatively, contact Geoff Penton, CEO, by phone during office hours on (07) 4743 1888 or by email at geoff.penton@southerngulf.com.au

Working at Southern Gulf NRM

Southern Gulf NRM offers attractive working conditions. Staff have access to all the and facilities they need in our recently fitted-out offices.

Some of the benefits enjoyed by Southern Gulf NRM employees are:
• Rent assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Five weeks annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• A smoke-free work environment

Southern Gulf NRM is committed to workplace health and safety. Staff are expected to strictly adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.

Southern Gulf NRM staff are required to demonstrate Indigenous cultural awareness through either prior learning or training provided by Southern Gulf NRM.

Living in Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a modern city that has developed over 100 years on the back of the ining industry. With a population of around 22,000, Mount Isa offers a diverse range of services, retail, cultural experiences and sporting opportunities. With a friendly, self-sufficient community well used to welcoming newcomers, it should not take any new starter long to fit in. Events like the world-famous Mount Isa Rodeo and the Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic provide a focus for the community.

A feature of the Mount Isa landscape is nearby Lake Moondarra. Famous for fishing and water sports, Lake Moondarra is also recognised as a nationally important wetland, habitat for many bird species. Further afield is Boodjamulla National Park and Lawn Hill Gorge, and the World Heritage listed Riversleigh fossil site. There are ample touring and camping opportunities throughout the region.

There is no denying that Mount Isa can be hot in the months leading up to christmas. Air conditioning at work and at home provides respite. The reward follows when the wet season brings spectacular cloud formation, gusty winds and drenching rain. The landscape turns green and the creeks fill up, refreshing us all. The mid-year brings bright, warm, sunny days after crisp clear mornings.

Getting to and from Mount Isa is easy. The city is only two hours flight time from Brisbane and is serviced by three direct return jet flights on most days. There are also flights to Cairns and Townsville and other regional airports. Sealed highways link Mount Isa with Townsville, South East Queensland via Longreach and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.