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 join the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority team.
Read on to find out why WGCMA is the place for you
Part Time or Full Time Fixed Term Position until June
With potential to extend.
Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in Maffra, Traralgon or Leongatha.
About the Role
As our Sustainable Irrigation Project Officer, you 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, community and public and private service providers.
What will your typical day look like?
Support administration of the sustainable irrigation programs and relevant strategies
Prepare and implement communications and engagement plans
Coordinate forums and workshops as required and represent the West Gippsland CMA on committees or groups as required
Manage project delivery, including contractors and service providers, to ensure timelines, quality and budget are met for projects
We are looking for someone who will have:
Well-developed administrative and writing skills
Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal skills suited to developing and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Project management skills including budget development and management; contract and relationship management; administration of grant programs; and monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Basic understanding of the West Gippsland landscape, its agricultural systems and natural resource management issues in the region
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 and can design 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.
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