Senior Project Officer - Land & Farming Resilience

NRM South; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NRM South in Hobart seeks a Senior Project Officer to manage and lead projects in the Land program, expanding farming resilience and sustainable practices for southern Tasmanian communities.

You will engage with industry, community, government and rural stakeholders to understand pressures and opportunities in agriculture. A fixed-term 18-month contract with potential extension awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to think critically and creatively on environmental and community issues.
• Collaborative and proactive team member, focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects aligned with NRM South's strategic priorities.
• Oversee projects in the Land theme, building farming resilience and sustainable practices.
• Build strong connections with industry, community, government and rural stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Agricultural sector knowledge

Natural capital knowledge

translating information

Education

Natural resource management / environmental management / agricultural science / landscape management qualifications

Job description

NRM South in Hobart seeks a Senior Project Officer to manage and lead projects in the Land program, expanding farming resilience and sustainable practices for southern Tasmanian communities.

You will engage with industry, community, government and rural stakeholders to understand pressures and opportunities in agriculture. A fixed-term 18-month contract with potential extension awaits.