West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority – Traralgon VIC
Hybrid
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 team at West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. Read on to find out why WGCMA is the place for you
* Part Time or Full Time Fixed Term Position until June 2028 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.
Typical Day
* Support administration of the sustainable irrigation programs and relevant strategies
* Preparing and implementing 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
About You
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 grants program; 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, designing 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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