Part-Time Biodiversity & Farm Restoration Lead

Sustainable Farm Project Officer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural allowance

Indigenous language allowance

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

On-campus facilities

Job summary

Murdoch University is seeking a Sustainable Farm Project Officer to drive farm regeneration and biodiversity initiatives on its South Street campus and surrounding conservation areas.

The role involves coordinating contractors, monitoring outcomes, and delivering on-ground environmental restoration with sustainability specialists and academic staff. Fixed term 2 years, part-time 15 hours/week, pro rata salary guidance provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Experience delivering environmental restoration projects in sensitive ecological environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental management contractors and services.
• Knowledge of environmental weed control and ecological restoration practices.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable farming, environmental restoration, and biodiversity projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers undertaking restoration works, including weed management, fencing, revegetation, and site maintenance.
• Support habitat restoration across farms, wetlands, woodlands, and conservation areas.
• Monitor project outcomes, maintain project records, and assist with reporting against project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Source and apply best-practice advice on ecological restoration, weed management, and native vegetation establishment.

Skills

Environmental restoration

Contractor management

Weed control knowledge

Driver's licence

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Science, Environmental Management, or related field

Job description

Murdoch University is seeking a Sustainable Farm Project Officer to drive farm regeneration and biodiversity initiatives on its South Street campus and surrounding conservation areas.

The role involves coordinating contractors, monitoring outcomes, and delivering on-ground environmental restoration with sustainability specialists and academic staff. Fixed term 2 years, part-time 15 hours/week, pro rata salary guidance provided.