Our Organisation

Established in 1992, the Lower Blackwood Land Conservation District Committee (Lower Blackwood LCDC) is a not-for-profit, community-managed landcare organisation with a membership of stakeholders interested in sustainable agriculture, catchment management, biodiversity protection, and the health of rivers and wetlands in the Lower Blackwood and Scott River catchments.

Located in the southwest corner of Western Australia, our catchment is rich in biodiversity, has high-value assets, and productive agricultural land. It covers an area south of Margaret River, extending down to Augusta, and east to Nannup, and comprises producers from diverse industries, including dairy, beef, sheep, horticulture, viticulture, and other emerging enterprises.

With an office in Kudardup, the Lower Blackwood LCDC has developed and delivered projects aimed at improving land management practices and protecting biodiversity, soil, and water resources, including regenerative agriculture, feral animal monitoring and control, weed management, riparian fencing, and revegetation.

We collaborate with farmers, land managers, local governments, businesses, traditional owners, and other local and regional not-for-profit organisations to promote sustainable and productive agriculture, fostering a healthy and vibrant community.

For further information, email our Executive Officer Rebecca Archer - [email protected] or visit our website www.lowerblackwood.com.au, listen to our podcasts https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/ or view our videos https://www.youtube.com/@lowerblackwoodlcdc/videos

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with farmers to facilitate on-ground natural resource management projects to meet objectives and targets.

Coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of projects, including meeting project milestones, monitoring progress, and preparing project reports.

Proactively engage with external agencies and team members to deliver and promote projects.

Provide technical assistance to landholders and the community on best practice natural resource management.

Record project data in the field using GPS, followed by accurate and timely mapping of projects using QGIS.

Assist the Executive Officer with project reporting requirements.

Prepare and submit regular monthly project reports to the Executive Officer and/or Lower Blackwood Full Committee.

Occasional attendance at committee meetings outside of regular work hours.

Travel throughout the Lower Blackwood Catchment to facilitate projects and engage with farmers and other stakeholders, including occasional overnight stays.

Undertake duties in accordance with the Lower Blackwood LCDC code of conduct, policies, procedures, and relevant government legislation, including the Soil and Land Conservation Act.

Undertake all activities in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Selection Criteria

Essential

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or similar.

Sound knowledge of agriculture and natural resource management issues relevant to the southwest of Western Australia, or an ability to quickly gain knowledge.

The ability to build strong relationships with landholders and land managers to secure and facilitate on-ground projects to meet program objectives and targets.

Demonstrated experience in coordinating the timely delivery of natural resource management projects, including meeting project milestones and monitoring progress.

Proven ability to prepare clear and concise reports to meet project milestones.

Demonstrated experience or capacity to learn the principles of weed control, riparian fencing and native revegetation projects.

Previous experience in coordinating and hosting community engagement activities such as workshops and field days.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and communicate clearly with colleagues, stakeholders, and the community.

"C" Class Driver's Licence and off-road driving experience.

Desirable

Experience in collecting data for mapping in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as QGIS.

Knowledge of local native (and invasive) flora

Experience in working with not-for-profit and voluntary committees

What is on offer?

Fixed term contract of 26.6 hours per week (0.7 full-time equivalent) until December 2025 followed by 19 hours per week (0.5 FTE) from January 2026 - December 2028 . The potential for additional hours are possible, dependent on the outcome of pending and future funding applications.

Remuneration under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2023 Level 4.1 ($87,712 per annum full-time equivalent) + superannuation.

Flexible work days and a hybrid work model are available for the right candidate.

How to apply:

Your application must consist of:

Your resume outlining qualifications and experience

A cover addressing each of the Selection Criteria outlined above (to a maximum of 4 pages).

Applications will be assessed as received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Applications closed Monday 28 July 2025.