Disease & Assessment Coordinator X 2

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Shire Of Manjimup; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRM is seeking two Disease and Assessment Coordinators to lead the phytophthora dieback interpretation, forest assessment, and inventory programs, ensuring scientifically defensible outcomes for forest management and decision-making.

The roles involve coordinating works programs, managing staff and resources, ensuring quality assurance, and providing expert guidance on technical standards and priorities. A National Police Check is required prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Phytophthora dieback interpretation, forest assessment and inventory programs.
• Oversee works programming, staff and resource coordination, technical QA, proponent service delivery and workforce development.

Job description

Forest Management Branch plays a critical role in shaping the sustainable future of WAs native forests by modelling forest resources, planning ecological thinning, and supporting forest operations. Through advanced remote sensing, natural resource inventories, and disease mapping, FMB monitors forest health across the Southwest. It delivers strategic and operational planning, maintains silvicultural records, and provides expert policy advice and corporate information services - ensuring forest management is guided by science, precision, and long-term vision.

We currently have an opportunity for two Disease and Assessment Coordinators to join our team.

These positions are responsible for leading and coordinating the Departments Phytophthora dieback interpretation, forest assessment and inventory programs, ensuring high-quality, consistent and scientifically defensible outcomes that support forest management, conservation and operational decision-making. The roles oversee works programming, staff and resource coordination, technical quality assurance, proponent service delivery and workforce development, with operational coordination primarily focused on the respective work centre and area of responsibility. At Level 5, the positions are recognised as a subject matter expert in disease interpretation and vegetation assessment, providing authoritative advice on technical standards, program priorities, operational risks and resource requirements, while undertaking a broader leadership and coordination role across multiple bioregions and the Branch.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

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