Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Sustainable Agriculture Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering projects associated with promoting sustainable agriculture outcomes in West Gippsland.
The successful candidate will have a focus on building and maintaining partnerships with agencies, community groups, and public and private service providers.
* Manage the administration of sustainable irrigation programs and relevant strategies
* Develop and implement effective communication and engagement plans
* Coordinate forums and workshops as required and represent the organization on committees or groups as required
* Ensure project delivery, including contractors and service providers, meets timelines, quality, and expectations
Key Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
* Well-developed administrative and writing skills
* Highly developed interpersonal skills suited to developing and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders
* Project management skills including budget development; contract and relationship management; grant administration; and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
* Bias understanding of the West Gippsland landscape, its agricultural systems, and natural resource management issues in the region
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and wellbeing, including:
* Flexibility to work in a way that suits you best
* Job share arrangements or working from home options
* A variety of wellbeing initiatives, including regular events and programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Leave options and parental leave