Watershed Landcare is a community Landcare group with a strong interest in and commitment to local environmental and agricultural land management issues. The group encompasses the towns and surrounding villages of Mudgee, Rylstone and Gulgong in the Central West of NSW and has a diverse membership of some 300+ people and businesses, all of who have a common interest in repairing and improving the natural resources of our region.

Watershed Landcare is seeking a proactive individual with a community-minded attitude, excellent networking and people skills, good communication, coordination, administration and computing skills for a part time (0.5 equivalent full time) Local Landcare Coordinator position, up to 30th June 2019.

The successful applicant will increase the capacity of the organisation to:

• support and increase community engagement

• extend their coverage and provide support to more groups, networks and landholders

• undertake planning, develop partnerships and secure resourcing through project grants and other sources

• monitor, evaluate and report on their projects and activities

• improve financial sustainability and long-term viability by sourcing external funds

• effectively participate in natural resource management activities that address critical agricultural sustainability and environmental issues

• link to programs of Local Land Services and other Government agencies and organisations to develop on-ground natural resource management projects, in line with regional and state strategies.

This position has a salary level $65,608 - $71,839 ($29.70-$36.36/h) with employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. With commencement expected as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will need to be flexible about their working hours over the period of employment. Attendance at meetings outside of normal work hours may be required. Travel around the region and infrequent travel and overnight stays intra state will be required.

For further information about the position, please contact Agness Knapik on 0435 055 493 or info@watershedlandcare.com.au

Selection Criteria:

Please address each of the following criteria as a short separate paragraph:

1. Sound understanding of natural resource management issues in the region and empathy with the local community.

2. Demonstrated well-developed written and oral communication skills, including competence in the use of Word, Excel, email and the Internet.

3. Demonstrated ability to work with and develop community groups, including group facilitation, action planning and mediation skills.

4. Proven expertise in project planning, management, record keeping and report writing.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, use initiative and work as part of a team or network.

6. Proven ability to build partnerships with government agencies, non-government agencies, community groups and landholders, including schools and indigenous groups.

7. Experience in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture or similar.

8. Ability and willingness to work outside office hours to contact landholders and attend community group meetings.

9. Current drivers licence.

How to apply:

Applicants must include a brief covering letter outlining why you seek this position (1 page), a current CV, address each of the selection criteria (4 pages maximum) and provide contact details for two referees, which should include a current or recent employer or supervisor.

Please forward applications and enquiries to: Agness Knapik at info@watershedlandcare.com.au

Applications close: Monday 25 January 2016