Closing Date : 28th July 2025; 4.00pm

POSITION DETAILS

Title: FPRH Executive Officer

Status: Full time

Salary Classification: Class 9

Salary: $123,173 - $133,015

Location: Rockhampton, Emerald, Gladstone or Theodore

Reports to: FBA Chief Executive Officer

About FBA

Initiated by a group of passionate community members over 27 years ago, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) is now central Queensland’s leading Natural Resource Management organisation. FBA works for and alongside our regional community to grow a sustainable, productive and profitable Fitzroy region. As central Queensland’s leading NRM organisation, FBA is uniquely placed geographically, strategically and operationally to deliver priority environmental and agricultural outcomes. When it comes to the environment, landholders and our local community, FBA is best placed to lead and support projects that protect the future prosperity and resilience of our land and sea.

FBA Goals

LEAD - regional connection and collaboration

LEVERAGE - knowledge, science and partnerships

CREATE - value through people and solutions

FBA is the host organisation for the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health (FPRH) and acts as the formal governing body to collaboratively develop and implement integrated waterway monitoring and reporting for the Fitzroy Basin.

About FPRH

FPRH was formed in 2012 and includes organisations from government, industry, research and community, who all have an interest in improving the health of waterways across the Fitzroy Basin through good science backed by robust data. Partners share a common goal of providing a more complete picture of river health in the Fitzroy Basin, providing funding, resources and environmental monitoring data, used to compile independent and scientifically validated river health report cards that support riverine management activities accessible to everyone in the community.

Providing the most up-to-date information on the health of Fitzroy Basin waterways. The Partnership’s roll is to collate and assess the riverine health data collected by organisations across the basin, develop the report cards on waterway health backed by the best available science and provide the community with the ongoing assurance that there is an independent assessment of waterway health year after year.

Purpose of the Position

The FPRH Executive Officer leads a passionate team to independently report on the health of the Fitzroy Basin waterways, provides collaborative opportunities for partnership members and facilitates community actions through stakeholder engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities

The FPRH Executive Officer is accountable for:

Leadership and management of staff and contractors, includes ensuring compliance with FBA policies, procedures and values;

Maintain and enhance governance arrangements for FPRH, in line with FBA governance;

Development and implement the annual operational plan and budget;

Deliver annually a health of the region report card, stewardship report, regional water forum and citizen science program;

Maintain and develop networks and relationships with a broad cross-section of members, stakeholders and community;

Maintain and build a culture of excellence, innovation, continuous improvement that attracts new members and delivers value to our existing partners;

Promote and grow the FPRH profile and reputation;

Delivering on the corporate strategy and vision of FPRH; and

Manage the relationship with the FPRH host organisation.

Key Performance Areas

Success is measured against the following key performance areas:

FPRH governance.

Credible science.

Partner engagement and collaboration.

Stewardship.

Organisation culture.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a senior management role with a focus on strategic and operational skills including financial, human resource, risk management and corporate governance will also be highly regarded. Tertiary qualification in science, arts, business, marketing or communications is desirable.

Other Requirements

Maintain knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.

Demonstrated experience in the use of a range of software applications.

Possession of a current Queensland Drivers Licence.

Ability to travel and spend nights away from the home base to attend meetings, conferences, and training.

Reporting and Supervision

The position reports to the FBA Chief Executive Officer and supervises the following:

Science Coordinator and

Engagement Coordinator.

Salary, Superannuation and other benefits

The successful applicant will be offered a Contract of Employment consistent with the FBA Policies and Procedures and FBA salary framework. In addition to superannuation guarantee payments, FBA offers to match voluntary superannuation contributions by employees up to an additional 3% of salary.

FBA is keen to work with arrangements that suit the right person/people for the job, and to that end, are willing to negotiate part-time arrangements, including job sharing. Daily hours of work are flexible, reflecting the need for the successful applicant to work hours that suit clients.

Further Information

Please contact the Chief Executive Officer on 07 4999 2818 for more information on the position. Visit our web site at www.fba.org.au for further information on the organisation.

Applying for the position

Applicants should submit a current resume, letter of application and contact details of two recent referees through FBA’s website (http://www.fba.org.au/work-with-us/) or by email to [email protected].

While applicants are not required to answer selection criteria in their letter of application, selection for the position will be based on the successful applicant’s ability to demonstrate the following selection criteria at interview.

Selection Criteria

Proven ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships with a broad cross-section of members, stakeholders and the community.

Demonstrated experience managing committees and governance processes.

Knowledge and appreciation of the management of waterways and their role in the social, economic and environmental health of a region.

Demonstrated experience in supervision and leadership of staff and contractors.

Demonstrated experience in business development.

Working at FBA

FBA has four offices located across the Fitzroy region and is fortunate to have a team of 40 employees. At FBA all our employees are valued, integral to the success of the organisation and encouraged to generate innovative ideas and suggestions that improve all aspects of our business. You will join a team of like-minded, enthusiastic people that are passionate about natural resource management. FBA applies a flexible approach to help staff achieve a work life balance. FBA is an equal opportunity employer. Our corporate values lay the foundation for FBA’s success and are embodied by our team members to achieve our strategic goals.

Closing Date: 28th July 2025; 4.00pm