Project Officer

Southern Gulf NRM is hiring a Full time Project Officer role in Mount Isa City, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Mon morning
  • Mon afternoon
  • Tue morning
  • Tue afternoon
  • Wed morning
  • Wed afternoon
  • Thu morning
  • Thu afternoon
  • Fri morning
  • Fri afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $84,571 - $88,852 per year
• This is an immediate start position

SOUTHERN GULF NRM

Southern Gulf NRM is a not-for-profit community-based company responsible for planning and implementation of sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region of Northwest Queensland. Southern Gulf NRM is governed by a Board of Directors under the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the Constitution of Southern Gulf NRM Ltd.

The Southern Gulf region covers 215,000 square kilometres and comprises the catchments of the Flinders-Cloncurry, Leichhardt, Gregory-Nicholson Rivers, Settlement Creek and Morning Inlet, and the Wellesley Islands.

Programs are delivered collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including landholders, all levels of government, industry groups, Traditional Owners, and conservation groups. For more information about Southern Gulf NRM visit www.southerngulf.com.au

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Project Officer (NRM) supports activities in the Biodiversity, Pest and Weeds and Sustainable Agriculture program. Refer to the https://www.southerngulf.com.au/resources/annual-business-plan/ for more details. Tasks are varied and negotiated between the General Manager and Team Leaders. This role is quite unique in that the tasks are allocated based on needs and priorities, requiring a multidisciplinary and structured approach. The role is both field and office based.

In addition, the Project Officer will support the CEO one day a week in the delivery of regional project tasks and regional stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement natural resource management projects by building and maintaining productive

partnerships with relevant stakeholder, including pastoral industry, local governments,

community groups, government agencies, project investors and Traditional Owners in the

development and delivery of projects.

• Partner with current research activities that relate to the development of best practice

standards in management and monitoring.

• Deliver natural resource management projects. Tasks include:

o invasive species density assessments and mapping

o Collate data and create an enduring knowledge and information base on invasive

species across the landscape.

o on farm project planning, works supervision,

o budget management, stakeholder management, monitoring, and evaluation and

reporting.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Appointment to the position will be based on the following selection criteria.

1. Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Agricultural or Environmental Science or

related disciplines.

2. Demonstrated sound scientific/technical knowledge of concepts, principles and procedures

relevant to specific aspects of natural resource management, particularly invasive species

management.

3. Demonstrated experience in industry extension principles and practices and in successfully

engaging with and providing capacity building activities for the agricultural and land management

sectors.

4. High level organisational skills and ability to self-manage to coordinate multiple projects and

prioritise workflows to meet conflicting deadlines.

5. High level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate complex

concepts to a wide range of audiences and utilising appropriate technology and social media.

6. Proven initiative and demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as an effective team

member, meet deadlines and establish work priorities and achieve quality outcomes.

7. Demonstrated ability to develop and document innovative projects, identify and seek funding

opportunities and to set and deliver specific objectives in collaboration with partners and

stakeholders.

8. A sound understanding of demonstrated application of monitoring and evaluation principles and

practice. Experience in the use of GIS mapping technology and on-line MERI systems is desirable.

9. Demonstrated experience relevant to natural resource management in regional, rural and remote

communities, including experience commuting long distance on rural roads.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

This position calls for the ability to take the initiative as and when required and work unsupervised,

as and when required. The position requires a sound general knowledge of the principles of natural

resource management particularly invasive species management, supplemented with one or more

specific professional competencies relevant to the Southern Gulf region.

The position requires travel throughout the region including significant distances on unsealed roads

in remote areas. Experience in four-wheel drive operation would be a distinct advantage.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week). Flexible work options are available.

Rent assistance

Rent assistance of up to $5,200 per annum (pro‐rata) is available.

Relocation Assistance

Full or partial reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses is available by agreement.

Leave

Five (5) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading is available. Up to 10 days study leave and negotiated

financial assistance for approved relevant study pro-rata. Other leave provisions are detailed in

Southern Gulf NRM Employee Policy Manual.

Superannuation

Payment of an amount equivalent to 12% of the employee’s salary to an eligible fund of the

employee’s choice.

Vehicle

A vehicle will be available for work use.

Location

The position is located in the Southern Gulf NRM office at Mount Isa, or within the SGNRM region

Private Practice/Conflict of Interest

The successful applicant will not be permitted to engage in any trade, profession or business, which

would be in conflict with the duties of his/her office. Potential employees must declare conflicts of

interest prior to commencement and if any arises during the course of employment.

Smoking

Southern Gulf NRM provides a smoke free work environment.

Driver’s License

A current Provisional or Open (manual) Driver’s license is essential to this position and must be

produced prior to commencement for verification.

Occupational Health and Safety

Southern Gulf NRM is committed to Workplace Health and Safety and strictly enforces its policy to

ensure protection of staff, equipment and third parties. This policy must be adhered to by all

employees. It will be a requirement of employment that the employee be conversant with and adhere

to the Workplace Health and Safety Policy.

Equal Opportunity

Southern Gulf NRM is an equal opportunity employer.

Indigenous Cultural Awareness

Southern Gulf NRM staff are required to demonstrate Indigenous cultural awareness. If evidence of

this cannot be provided at the time of appointment, staff must undertake appropriate training within

six months of appointment.

International Applicants

International applications will not be considered unless evidence is provided of possession of the

appropriate visa entitling the applicant to work in Australia. Southern Gulf NRM will not sponsor a

visa for international applicants.

To apply for the position, you must submit:

1. Your curriculum vitae

2. A covering letter addressing the selection criteria (3 pages maximum)

3. The names and contact details of at least two referees (these will not be contacted

without prior advice)

Closing date is 5.00pm, Friday 12 June 2026.

For a copy of the position description and to email through your applications, please email our General Manager, Pru Wharton, ***********@southerngulf.com.au Or for more information about the role, please call 0428 888 ***.