Job Description
Graduate - Environmental Water & Wetlands Project Officer
Kick-start your environmental career and help shape the future of Victoria's waterways and wetlands.
The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA) is seeking a passionate and motivated Environmental Water and Wetlands Graduate to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands‐on experience in environmental water and wetland management while working alongside experienced professionals delivering important environmental outcomes across the Goulburn Broken catchment.
Full Time (1.0 FTE) | 12-Month Fixed Term
Location: Shepparton, Benalla or Yea
About the Role
As an Environmental Water and Wetlands Graduate, you will support the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of environmental water and wetland programs while developing practical skills and experience across a diverse range of natural resource management activities.
Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to:
Environmental water and wetland project delivery
Field monitoring and data collection
Environmental reporting and data management
Stakeholder and community engagement activities
Environmental program planning and delivery support
More Than Just a Graduate Role
At GB CMA, we are committed to developing the next generation of environmental professionals.
While your primary focus will be environmental water and wetland management, you will also have opportunities to learn from and work alongside staff across other program areas, including waterways, biodiversity, floodplain management, and sustainable agriculture.




This broader exposure will help you develop an understanding of how catchment management authorities operate and how environmental programs are funded, managed and delivered across Victoria.
You will be supported through mentoring, professional development and on‐the‐job learning designed to build your technical capability, project management skills and understanding of the natural resource management sector.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A completed tertiary qualification, or be eligible to graduate prior to commencement, in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Water Management or a related discipline.
A genuine interest in environmental water, wetlands, waterways and regional natural resource management.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
A willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel throughout the catchment.
A current Victorian Driver Licence, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
Exposure through study, placements, volunteering or employment in areas such as ecological monitoring, GIS, project support or community engagement will be highly regarded.
Why Join GB CMA?
Make a meaningful contribution to environmental outcomes across regional Victoria.
Gain practical field and project experience.




Work alongside experienced environmental professionals and technical specialists.
Access mentoring, career development and networking opportunities.
Develop a broad understanding of government‐funded environmental programs and funding pathways.
Experience a variety of program areas across the organisation.
Enjoy flexible work arrangements within a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Build valuable skills and experience that can support future career opportunities in the environmental and public sectors.
This position is being offered as a 12‐month fixed‐term opportunity to support project delivery and workforce transition requirements within the Environmental Water team.
However, GB CMA manages a diverse portfolio of government‐funded environmental programs and is committed to developing future environmental professionals.
Graduates who demonstrate strong performance may have opportunities to contribute to other funded projects and programs across the organisation.
Subject to ongoing program funding and organisational needs, further fixed‐term employment opportunities may become available.
Applications
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career, gain valuable hands‐on experience, and contribute to the health of our rivers, wetlands and landscapes, we encourage you to apply.
The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace
See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

📌 Graduate - Environmental Water & Wetlands Project Officer (Shepparton)
🏢 Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
📍 Shepparton