Join NRM South as a Senior Project Officer, and help protect, restore and strengthen the resilience of southern Tasmania’s unique biodiversity and landscapes.
We are seeking a Senior Project Officer to join our team at our Hobart office. This position is being staffed to manage projects predominantly in our Land Program portfolio, including capacity building for farming resilience in regional communities, and developing sustainable agricultural practices with producers in Tasmania’s southern region. This role will see you managing and leading projects and initiatives consistent with our strategic priorities and forming strong connections with various stakeholders across industry, community, government and rural communities to understand pressures, priorities and opportunities facing the agricultural sector.
This role is an 18-month Fixed-Term position (with extension subject to funding) and while the role is advertised as full time, we welcome applications from candidates who would like to work part time. Please notify us of your preferred arrangement when you apply.
This role will suit someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in natural resource management, environmental management, agricultural science, landscape management, or other relevant scientific discipline, and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication skills, you can confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and support others to achieve great outcomes.
- An ability to think critically and creatively when solving environmental and community issues.
- A collaborative and approachable nature, committed to continuous improvement and fostering a positive workplace culture.
How to apply
Applications must include:
- A statement addressing all selection criteria (including desirable criteria) – no more than a total of 4 pages. Please ensure that your responses include specific examples to demonstrate how you meet each criterion.
- A current and concise resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Details of two professional referees. We will let you know before we contact any referees. Please submit applications to [email protected] by midnight 28 October 2026. We anticipate holding interviews in November.
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Have questions?
For more information, please contact Dan Wilcock, Head of Program Delivery at [email protected]