PROGRAM COORDINATOR - PLANNING

1.0 FTE. Ongoing.

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the Authority) is looking for a suitably qualified and/or experienced person to fulfil the role of Program Coordinator - Planning in the Water & Catchments Team.

The Program Coordinator - Planning leads the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of the Authority's works programs within the Water Team. Leading a small team of Project Coordinators, the role is responsible for program planning, prioritisation, governance and reporting to support the delivery of strategic waterway and catchment management outcomes.

The position develops and maintains robust relationships across the agricultural sector, working closely with landholders, Traditional Owners and First Peoples, partner agencies, funding bodies, community groups and government stakeholders to support best-practice land and water management. Through effective collaboration, program leadership and strategic planning, the role contributes to improved river health, resilient landscapes and positive environmental outcomes across East Gippsland.

The salary will be in accordance with the Authority’s Remuneration Framework Level C4 to C5, $108,665-$111,446 gross pro rata per annum (dependent on skills, knowledge and experience), plus employer superannuation as per the superannuation guarantee rate.

The position is based at the Authority’s Bairnsdale Office – 75 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale.





Submission details are listed below and a position description can be made available by emailing ••••@egcma.com.au or visiting www.egcma.com.au (Jobs and Tenders). For further information about the position please contact Lara Caplygin, General Manager – Operations on 04•• ••• 232.

Submission Details

Applications must include a cover letter, separately addressed key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and a curriculum vitae.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 2 November 2026 and should be addressed to:

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Program Coordinator - Planning

Applications are to be submitted via email to: ••••@egcma.com.au

Applications that do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered for an interview and late applications will not be accepted.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace and work practices that embrace, reflect and promote the diversity of our community. The Authority supports diversity and inclusion.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All Authority employees must be willing and able to attend their designated workplace as and when required.

All recruitment activities are managed in line with the Authority’s Privacy Statement, which can be accessed via our website www.egcma.com.au.

📌 Program Coordinator - Planning (Bairnsdale)
🏢 East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
📍 Bairnsdale