Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team working with landholders, Traditional Custodians, communities and project partners to create positive outcomes across the Gulf.

Gulf Savannah NRM offer additional benefits which include -

- Five weeks of annual leave
- Five days of paid volunteering leave
- Relocation assistance for eligible applicants
- Opportunities for regional travel, fieldwork and professional development

If you’re looking for meaningful work, professional variety and the opportunity to make a genuine difference across North Queensland, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

NRM Project Officers are accountable to the Program Managers, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the organisation. Project Officers are responsible for supporting Gulf Savannah NRM's delivery of NRM projects, and work with landholders and the community to deliver improved natural resource management outcomes for the Northern Gulf. Project Officers are responsible for ensuring effective and timely delivery of projects, including managing project budgets and completing project reporting for funders, partners, Gulf Savannah NRM's Leadership Team, Board of Directors and members. The NRM Project Officer will demonstrate excellence in coordination, extension and facilitation, and provide technical support to deliver projects focussed on environmental, social and economic outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Model Gulf Savannah NRM's corporate values through values-based behaviors – being trustworthy, striving to build capacity and resilience of our communities and the environment, valuing diversity and competence, and contributing to our high performing, engaging and adaptable team.

Deliver projects which improve NRM outcomes in the Northern Gulf Region. Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and deliver quality outcomes in accordance with the project plan.

Facilitate networks of stakeholders to engage in NRM project activities. Collaborate with a range of partners, including researchers and subject matter experts, farmers and graziers,



First Nations peoples, Commonwealth, State and Local Government, industry representatives and the community.

Coordinate workshops, field days, webinars and other capacity building events for land managers and the community.

Assist with the preparation of communications materials to promote key messages of projects to stakeholders and publicize project outcomes.

Coordinate the provision of specialist services, including managing contractors, as necessary.

Undertake project monitoring using approved methodologies, including soil and water sampling, vegetation and land condition assessments, flora and fauna surveys.

Report on the activities undertaken and outcomes of projects. Ensure a high level of reporting to funders and accurate and timely acquittal of grant funding.

Support the development of post proposals and the preparation of competitive grant funding or sponsorship applications.

Comply with all Gulf Savannah NRM policies and procedures.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, e.g. Biology, Earth Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management

Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders

Experience in project management, including monitoring milestones and budgets and completing reporting

Experience in the application of sound engagement principles working with a diversity of stakeholders, including farmers, graziers and Traditional Custodians

An understanding of best practice natural resource management, especially in the context of agricultural and/or pastoral landscapes

Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the focus on science communication and the ability to tailor a message to an audience

Must hold a manual C Class Driver's License

Must hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children Card) or be able to obtain one on commencement of employment

Applications close 9am Monday the 14th September 2026

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