Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group Inc – Maleny QLDThe Project Manager manages specific on-ground projects from planning through to delivery.
The role involves developing project plans, implementing and recording agreed project outputs and outcomes, maintaining data records, monitoring and evaluating project progress, and assisting in reporting to the funding provider at the end of a project.
The successful candidate will manage the delivery of on-ground projects improving agricultural practices and riparian habitats and controlling erosion and landslips to enhance water quality in the catchment.Key responsibilitiesEvaluate physical characteristics (geography, geology, hydrology and ecology) of the project site to inform project plan preparationCommunicate and coordinate with landholders and other relevant stakeholders, internal and external experts, and relevant regulators to produce detailed and achievable project plans that are accurately budgeted and resourcedCoordinate suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure on-ground activities are successfully implementedMonitor projects to ensure agreed outputs are being delivered to budget and specificationsImplement the LBCCG Work Health & Safety policy on all projectsProvide regular verbal and written progress reports to the LBCCG Manager and present to the LBCCG Management Committee at monthly meetingsComplete final project reports to a suitable standard in a timely mannerMaintain catchment landholder relationships and assist other LBCCG staff and project contractors to engage with landholdersMaintain quality records of projects on the LBCCG server including project plans, photos and reportsEnsure contractors and volunteers are aware of and comply with relevant LBCCG Work Health & Safety requirements and PoliciesAbout youA tertiary qualification in natural resource management, agricultural science or related field and at least three years relevant experience; OR at least five years relevant technical experience in natural resource management or primary productionDemonstrated experience working with primary producers and an understanding of sub-tropical agriculture/animal productionThe ability to apply a process-based approach to develop and implement on-ground projects (prioritisation of tasks and ability to multi-task)The ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate with stakeholders (particularly rural landholders) and the communityStrong oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPointPractical proficiency in ArcGIS Pro or other GIS-based mapping softwareManual Class C driver's licenceAbout usLake Baroon Catchment Care Group (LBCCG) is a small, dynamic not-for-profit community group based in the Maleny district of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, working with the local community, particularly primary producers and large landholders, to reduce risks to catchment water quality and deliver best-practice land management and conservation outcomes.
We are well-funded until at least ****, with a long-serving and supportive committee and staff, and a friendly and adaptable working environment.
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📌 Project Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group
📍 Queensland