The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.

About the opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our strategy and partnerships team to coordinate the delivery of three key programs within the Barwon River catchment; The Upper Barwon Flagship project, Living Moorabool Flagship project and Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto Langi-ut project.

All three of these projects bring together multiple agencies with community and Traditional Owners to deliver natural resource management and infrastructure projects that enhance cultural values, protect and improve the natural environment, and drive greater community connection to our waterways. Each of these programs includes actions related to environmental water, riparian vegetation, citizen science and amenity improvement, meaning strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills are essential to success.

This position will work alongside the Senior Project Officer and other members of the Strategy and Partnerships team to provide governance support, lead reporting and evaluation, develop project communications, contribute to funding applications, review related policies and strategies, and support ongoing stakeholder engagement.

The role is permanent full time with 0.8 FTE applications considered. We offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac. We also provide the option of working from Geelong for some of your time.

This role will suit someone with some experience working with communities in natural resource management environmental management looking to dive in and grow in the role. University or Diploma graduates are also encouraged to apply. Remuneration for the role is $69,124 - $80,231 per annum depending on experience plus superannuation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working with communities in natural resource management, environmental management, agriculture or community engagement and a relevant diploma or degree qualification.
• Strong project delivery knowledge, skills and implementation capabilities.
• High level interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare professional business correspondence and reports with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to solve minor problems using your knowledge of NRM.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.
• Demonstrated ability to model Corangamite CMA’s values and behaviours.

What we offer

At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave
• Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A fantastic workplace culture

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role and to discuss your situation, please contact Andrew Harrison, Senior Project Officer, Major Strategic Projects on 0413 605 771.

To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to [email protected] by midday Thursday 27 March 2025.

About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities". Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.

To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au

At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.