Overview
Northern Agricultural Catchments Council – Geraldton WA
The Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer will support the development and delivery of agricultural activities and/or projects throughout the Northern Agricultural Region (NAR); with a key focus on developing networks and supporting local partnerships.
Under the supervision of the Sustainable Agriculture Program Coordinator, this role will work with the NACC NRM Sustainable Agriculture team to improve land management activity in the region by developing community skills, knowledge, and engagement. This includes supporting land managers ability to investigate, understand, accept, and adopt changes in sustainable agriculture.
Specifically, this role is responsible for:
* Planning and delivery of projects within the Sustainable Agriculture Program, key elements including: Plan Objectives; Identify key measurable activities to be implemented; Stakeholder engagement; Communications; and reporting.
* Assisting the NACC NRM Sustainable Agriculture Program Coordinator to achieve Sustainable Agriculture project goals and outcomes, and to develop applications to acquire funds and/or partnerships to deliver Investment Plan activities.
* Facilitating increased involvement of the agricultural community in the development and maintenance of strategic networks and liaise regularly with land managers; regional community leaders; and all key relevant groups including: local and regional Landcare groups; agricultural production /grower groups; community groups; local, state, and federal government agencies; NRM networks; and other NRM organisations.
* Ensuring that projects and activities are delivered in an accountable manner that align with program goals and NARvis.
Project Related Responsibilities
The Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the agricultural community of the NAR is fully engaged in NRM activities in the NAR. This will include:
* Manage the development and delivery of projects including budgeting and the delivery of planning and community activities such as workshops, farm demonstration trials, and peer learning activities.
* Through fostering strong agricultural community relationships provide feedback on various issues impacting the agricultural community, including but not limited to reporting on the impact of natural disasters on farmers. Attend meetings, provide support, and broker information and services to local community groups.
* Provide a central contact point and support for farmers and community groups to participate in improve land management activities by ensuring these groups are aware of national, state, and local schemes/initiatives and Sustainable Agriculture project activities; and support their participation in NACC NRM Sustainable Agriculture project activities.
* Undertake regular engagement with local farmers, Landcare, grower groups, etc. to identify needs and gaps, and to support them to better manage and protect natural resources.
* Ensure local community groups are connected as a sub-regional network, are aware of NACC NRM project activities, and support their participation to achieve the most efficient and effective outcomes for Sustainable Agriculture.
* Support the development, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of NACC NRM's Community Engagement Plan.
Other Duties
* Uphold NACC NRM's Purpose, Way, Impact, and organisational values,and contribute positively to NACC NRM's organisational culture of excellence.
* Adhere to NACC NRM's Staff Code of Conduct, and all NACC NRM policies and procedures with particular attention given to Workplace Health and Safety.
* Apply relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles to performance of work.
* Assist in the delivery and development of NACC NRM's Reconciliation Action Plan
* Participate in work plan development and performance reviews as required. • Undertake other duties as may reasonably be expected, or as directed by the CEO.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in project management or experience with Sustainable Agriculture.
* Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible in assisting with team priorities.
* Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a range of organisations. These organisations include but are not limited to, land managers, community groups, government, partner organisations and other Stakeholders.
* Excellent written communication skills including experience in the preparation of reports or similar.
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
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