Soil Field Officer
Based in Northam, WA
Contract until 31 March 2028
Part time - 28.8 hours per week
Salary per annum $66,548 per annum (pro rata) ($42.90 per hour)
Applications sent to: [email protected] (compile as one PDF document) by 18 August 2025

About the Role

Are you happiest with your boots on the ground, clipboard in hand, and soil under your nails? We’re looking for a scientifically curious and practically minded Soil Field Officer to help deliver the National Soil Monitoring Program. Based in Northam with travel across the Wheatbelt, this hands-on role suits someone who loves land, data, and getting stuck into meaningful environmental work.

You'll join our Sustainable Agriculture team and get to work sampling soils, collecting field data, and engaging with local landholders across our region. This is a physically active role with a strong safety culture. We value people who take initiative, work independently in remote settings, and bring a collaborative spirit back to the team.

About Wheatbelt NRM

Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with community, biodiversity, agriculture and government to provide regional leadership and direction for sustainable land use and the conservation of natural resources in the Avon River Basin of Western Australia. You can see our current projects and activities on our website, www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au.

Why Wheatbelt NRM?

We take care of our people because we can’t take care of Country without them.

Here’s what we offer:

Flexible working days and times

23 Annual Leave days per year (for full-time equivalent)

Paid activity breaks and equipment for promoting active office-life

A remote work policy that respects work-life balance

Contractual salary increases to align with inflation

Selection Criteria
Please address the following criteria in a cover letter:

Technical Skills

Tertiary degree in agriculture with soils units, OR equivalent soil-specific training

Able to perform manual tasks as part of fieldwork

Current WA Driver’s Licence

Project Management Skills

Experience monitoring project tasks, timelines and deliverables

Can manage resources to keep things running smoothly

Self-Management

Able to meet deadlines without constant supervision

Takes responsibility and asks questions when unsure

Communication

Clear, respectful communication with both colleagues and stakeholders

Teamwork

A team player who contributes to a supportive, productive work culture

How to Apply

Please send the following as one compiled PDF to [email protected].

Cover letter (addressing the above selection criteria)

Resume

To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen, or entitled to work in Australia for the full length of the contract (3 years) without any sponsorship requirements, and you must have a valid class C driver’s licence. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be considered for this role.

Want to know more?

Contact Dimity Boggs at [email protected] or 0438 097 022 for a confidential discussion.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and people of all ages.

A Note on AI and Application Review

All applications to Wheatbelt NRM are reviewed by people — not artificial intelligence. This helps us maintain a fair and thoughtful recruitment process, though it may mean a slower response time during high application periods. You're welcome to contact [email protected] at any time for an update on your application status. If you choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, we recommend removing emojis and ensuring the language reflects your own voice, knowledge and experience.