Project Coordinator - Drought & Climate Resilience

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Albany; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

South Coast Natural Resource Management, based in Albany, WA, is seeking an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to deliver and support project activities in the Drought and Climate Resilience initiative. The role offers 0.8–1.0 FTE and works across multiple partner organisations.

You will provide project coordination and leadership, manage activities, monitor progress, and report on schedule, budget, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project and financial management of assigned projects. Delivery of project activities and outcomes, including environmental survey design and implementation and ecological monitoring and evaluation.
• Project reporting in accordance with internal and head contract requirements, including status reports on activities, schedule, budget and project acquittals.
• Liaise with and coordinate key stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration to ensure effective project delivery of field-based activities including events, monitoring and operational outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate delivery of field-based activities, including events, monitoring and operational outcomes.
• Utilise analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during project lifecycles and program delivery.

Job description

Based in the South Coast region of Western Australia, South Coast Natural Resource Management is an independent, community-based organisation that provides leadership and expertise in natural resource management, conservation, sustainability, and community capacity. Our vision for the region is thriving and diverse communities where nature is valued, protected and restored. We acknowledge and work collaboratively with Noongar Traditional Owners across the region.

South Coast NRM is seeking an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to deliver and support project activities and outcomes in this Albany-Based role. The successful applicant will provide project coordination and leadership to South Coast NRMs Drought and Climate Resilience project and assist in the development and delivery of the organisations priority operational projects.

The Drought and Climate Resilience project brings together 11 organisations from across the region to provide a region-wide mechanism for improving drought and climate resilience. The project includes drought planning in the high-rainfall zone, hydrological planning, improved farm water management and monitoring, and on-farm demonstrations focused on soil, crop and pasture resilience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project and financial management of assigned projects. Delivery of project activities and outcomes, including environmental survey design and implementation and ecological monitoring and evaluation.
• Project reporting in accordance with internal and head contract requirements, including status reports on activities, schedule, budget and project acquittals.
• Liaise with and coordinate key stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration to ensure effective project delivery of field-based activities including events, monitoring and operational outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate delivery of field-based activities, including events, monitoring and operational outcomes.
• Utilise analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during project lifecycles and program delivery.

This is a varied and rewarding role within a purpose-driven organisation doing meaningful work across the South Coast region.

The position will be based in Albany, WA and is offered at 0.8 FTE- 1.0 FTE.

Please refer to the Position Description attached below for details.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030249