We are currently looking for two Senior Land Health Officers to join our Land Health team
One position is being offered at full-time (38hrs per week), as a two-year fixed-term contract. The other is being offered at part-time (19hrs per week), as a 12-month fixed-term contract.
If either of these opportunities interest you, please apply, advising as to whether you are applying for one or both roles.
Location: Hamilton or Warrnambool (with flexibility to work from home on a part-time basis)
Salary Range: Band 6 ($100,255 - $109,167 p.a. pro rata)
Contract Type:
* Fixed-term (2 years), Full-time (1.0FTE / 38hrs per week)
* Fixed-term (12 months), Part-time (0.5FTE, 19hrs per week)
About Us
The Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) was established in 1997 to effectively and efficiently deliver land, water and biodiversity programs that protect and enhance landscapes as well as support thriving communities.
We connect individuals and interest groups who live on, work with, and enjoy our land and waterways with reliable information, valuable opportunities, and inspirational motivation so that the community is informed, empowered, and enabled to create a sustainable South West Victoria.
We achieve this by employing passionate people who deliver our projects through the entire catchment area.
About the role
The Senior Land Health Officer is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a range of transformative projects in the areas of soil health, sustainable agriculture, land management and smart farming practices. This work supports the implementation of the Glenelg Hopkins Regional Catchment Strategy, and relevant sub-strategies and plans.
You will also support the implementation of the GHCMA Natural Capital Roadmap, helping landholders and stakeholders build understanding of emerging nature markets, natural capital assessments, and market-driven opportunities for sustainable, nature-positive farming.
About You
We welcome applicants from agricultural, ecological, environmental, climate, soil, geographic, natural capital or related science backgrounds. Experience in regenerative agriculture, landscape ecology, biodiversity markets, carbon farming, or natural capital assessments will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will also demonstrate experience in the development and delivery of large or complex regional land health projects, using a partner-based delivery model and project management methodologies.
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate highly-effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive relations, and to present technical concepts to a range of audiences.
Experience in developing investment proposals and responding to environmental grant opportunities would be very well regarded.
Experience with digital agriculture technologies, remote sensing, spatial analysis, data-driven decision tools, or GIS will be highly valued.
Values & Benefits
Our organisation is committed to our three key values of 'Professional, Collaborative and Innovative' that underpin our workplace culture. Employees are provided with a range of challenging, rewarding and diverse work, with access to flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.
We also offer:
* workplace flexibility, through hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, TIL and more
* a people-focused strategy, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity
* a leadership approach that aims for zero harm
* access to EAP services, for staff and immediate family members
* above award salary and leave entitlements
Mandatory Requirements
* current Victorian Drivers Licence
* current Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
* current National Police Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
* completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and/or independent physical assessment (if required).
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit the following to
* CV/Resume
* Document addressing the 'Skills, Knowledge and Experience required' outlined within the Position Description, available on our website
To learn more about this opportunity access the Position Description and visit our website. For further information please contact Kellie Nilsson Osmond or Bernadette Northeast, Land Health Manager on or
Applications close 9am Thursday 11th December 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.