Sustainable Farm Projects Lead

MU Murdoch University; Shire Of Narrogin; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Superannuation 17%

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Murdoch University is seeking a Sustainable Farm Project Officer to deliver regenerative farm projects and environmental restoration across its South Street campus. You will collaborate with sustainability specialists, farm teams, researchers, and staff to implement on-ground works, coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and report against objectives and budgets.

You will contribute to biodiversity, habitat restoration, and native vegetation establishment while supporting the university’s

Qualifications

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

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

Contract management

Weed management

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture/Soil Science/Environmental Management

Job description

Murdoch University is seeking a Sustainable Farm Project Officer to deliver regenerative farm projects and environmental restoration across its South Street campus. You will collaborate with sustainability specialists, farm teams, researchers, and staff to implement on-ground works, coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and report against objectives and budgets.

You will contribute to biodiversity, habitat restoration, and native vegetation establishment while supporting the university’s