Based in the South Coast region of Western Australia, South Coast Natural Resource Management is an independent, community-based organisation that provides leadership and expertise in natural resource management, conservation, sustainability, and community capacity. Our vision for the region is thriving and diverse communities where nature is valued, protected and restored. We acknowledge and work collaboratively with Noongar Traditional Owners across the region.

South Coast NRM is seeking an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to deliver and lead project activities and outcomes in this Albany-Based role. The successful applicant will provide project management and leadership to South Coast NRM’s Climate-Resilient Conservation of Urban Western Ringtail Possum Populations project and assist in the delivery of the organisation's priority operational projects.

The Urban Possum Project delivers recovery, monitoring and community engagement activities across urban and peri-urban areas of Albany, helping to support the long-term recovery of the critically endangered western ringtail possum in one of its remaining stronghold regions. The successful applicant will work closely with project partners, community members and landholders to deliver practical conservation actions, including improving habitat connectivity through urban greening, reducing predation by encouraging responsible pet ownership, installing nesting sites and providing supplementary water sources. They will also coordinate and support a citizen science monitoring program for western ringtail possums,



while leading community engagement activities that raise awareness of the species and promote wildlife friendly practices across urban and peri-urban areas.

Key responsibilities include:

- Project, contract and financial management of assigned projects. Delivery of project activities and outcomes including environmental survey design and implementation, and ecological monitoring and evaluation.
- Project reporting in accordance with internal and head contract requirements including status reports on activities, schedule, budget and project acquittals.
- Liaise with and coordinate key stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration to ensure effective project delivery of field-based activities including events, monitoring and operational outcomes.
- Coordinate and manage citizen scientists and private landholders to monitor western ringtail possums and install wildlife friendly structures on private land.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver field-based activities including events, ecological monitoring and on-ground recovery actions.
- Utilise analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during project lifecycles and program delivery.

This is a wide-ranging and rewarding role within a purpose-driven organisation doing meaningful work across the South Coast region.

The position will be based in Albany, WA and is offered at 0.6 FTE.

Please refer to the Position Description for details.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030241

📌 Project Coordinator - Urban Possums (Albany)
🏢 South Coast Natural Resource Management
📍 Albany