About Us

Biodiversity McLaren Vale (BMV) is a joint initiative of local community, industry and government. An incorporated community group, we work in partnership with members of the community, landholders and government to remove feral vegetation within the McLaren Vale region and replace them with native plant species to rehabilitate the environment. BMV holds monthly Field Days throughout the year in addition to regular workshops and special events to achieve our objectives.

About the Role

The position of Project Officer within BMV is a diverse role supporting all facets of BMV’s operations.

The Project Officer will report to the designated BMV Board Member(s) as nominated by the BMV Board to provide ongoing direction and support to the role.

The position requires work to be undertaken outside of normal office hours and at various on-site locations, and accordingly, incorporates flexible working arrangements, including working from home.

The successful candidate is expected to:

- build positive, effective and strong ongoing working relationships with all BMV partners and stakeholders; and

- strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for improving biodiversity in our local environment, in accordance with our objectives.

The position is currently a part-time role of 0.8 FTE hours.

Core Functions of the Role

- Planning, managing and co-ordinating the efficient and effective delivery of BMV’s various programs and activities, including our Field Day and Weedy Wednesday calendar events;

- Organising and managing supplies, planting materials, equipment and other resources for work to be carried out at BMV activities;

- Scoping, developing and facilitating BMV projects across the McLaren Vale region,

- Co-ordinating contractors as required;

- Attending Field Day and Weedy Wednesday activities;





- Attending monthly committee meetings and reporting to the BMV Management Group;

- Actively seeking and pursuing improvement in processes, funding streams, operations and otherwise to achieve the best possible outcomes of BMV’s objectives; and

- Managing media, communications and education programs on behalf of BMV.

Skills Required

Essential

- Current South Australian driver’s licence

- Valid South Australian Working With Children Check

- Knowledge of, and a passion for, environmental and/or land care work and a commitment to environmental conservation and regeneration

- Demonstrated experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and within defined timelines

- Demonstrated experience in grant administration and implementation of funded projects

- Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders including funding partners, volunteers, contractors, government

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to write clear reports and submissions

- Demonstrated ability to take direction effectively, including feedback

Desirable

- Successful completion of environmental courses and/or qualifications

- Relevant Project Management qualifications

- Knowledge of the McLaren Vale region’s indigenous native species, various weeds and weed management techniques

- Experience working with community and volunteer groups, with a demonstrated ability to effectively engage and involve the community in a range of programs, events and activities

Perks for the Successful Applicant:

- Flexible working hours including working from home arrangements

- The opportunity to work in a grassroots not-for-profit organisation with the scope to make meaningful change in our local environment

If this role presents as a perfect fit for you, please send through your resume and cover letter to: ***************@gmail.com

Applications for the position close on Wednesday 19 August 2026

📌 PROJECT OFFICER (Adelaide)
🏢 Biodiversity McLaren Vale
📍 Adelaide