Lead strategic environmental planning and policy to protect the iconic Great Ocean Road coast and parks, driving sustainability and partnerships.

GORCAPA is responsible for protecting and managing one of Australia’s most iconic coastal landscapes. We care for parks, reserves and marine environments along the Great Ocean Road, including internationally recognised visitor sites. Working closely with Traditional Owners, communities and stakeholders, we protect environmental, cultural and heritage values while supporting sustainable visitation and long‑term conservation.

We are seeking a Strategic Environment Coordinator to provide leadership and direction across environmental planning, policy, and governance for the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA).

Based in Torquay (Victoria), this full time, fixed-term role will drive the development and implementation of environmental strategies that protect and enhance one of Australia’s most iconic coastal landscapes.

Reporting to the Environment and Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental initiatives align with organisational priorities, legislative obligations, and best-practice conservation outcomes across national parks and crown land.

What You’ll Do?

In this diverse and impactful role, you will:

- Lead the development, delivery, and review of environmental strategies, policies, and priority projects.
- Provide high-level advice on environmental risks, impacts, and opportunities.
- Oversee GORCAPA’s contribution to major environmental initiatives (e.g. State of Environment Reporting, Environmental Economic Accounting).
- Support sustainability initiatives to improve organisational performance.
- Strengthen environmental governance systems, frameworks, and processes.




- Identify emerging environmental risks and lead strategic responses.
- Manage and contribute to environmental monitoring and research programs.
- Build strong partnerships with government agencies, Traditional Owners, community groups, and research bodies.
- Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, submissions, and grant applications.
- Support project planning, business cases, and environmental decision-making.
- Manage budgets, contracts, and grant-funded programs.
- Drive continuous improvement across environmental planning and governance.

What We’re Looking For?

We are looking for a motivated and strategic professional with:

- A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within conservation or protected area management.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
- Demonstrated experience developing environmental strategies, plans, and policy frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong partnerships.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefs, and funding applications.
- Experience with environmental monitoring, data analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of environmental and cultural heritage legislation.
- Experience using GIS/GPS or spatial tools (desirable).
- A proactive, organised approach and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Applications close 11.59 PM, Wednesday, 25 November.

Applications must include a current resume and Cover Letter in response to KSC.

This position is Mat Leave Cover, Full-Time for 12 months, until December 2027.

📌 Strategic Environment Coordinator (Torquay)
🏢 Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
📍 Torquay