Position Overview

Are you a strategic operator with a skillset in leading cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve purpose, and impact? Reef Catchments is on the lookout for a Business Operations Manager to lead a high-performing team that transforms strong relationships and proven project delivery into regionally relevant NRM opportunities and outcomes.

In this pivotal role, you will

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the team responsible for delivering high-quality support across Reef Catchments’ project delivery and corporate operations.

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across systems and processes to drive strategic business growth aligned with regional natural resource management (NRM) priorities and solutions

• Champion the promotion of Reef Catchments to attract investment and amplify our regional NRM impact

• Support executive engagement, and foster collaboration across business development functions.

About You

We’re seeking a personable, approachable leader who thrives in a learning culture—someone who inspires growth, encourages innovation, and brings out the best in their team.

About Reef Catchments – Who we are

Our work and our people make a difference

Reef Catchments is the not-for-profit, non-government natural resource management (NRM) organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain, protect, and improve our region’s natural resources and environment, both now and into the future.

Read more on our Vision and Values on our website: https://reefcatchments.com.au/

We build a strong culture - Our people are our strength

Our team is comprised of skilled and outcome-focused people who are all dedicated to looking after the environment in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We value diversity, recognising its importance in creating our vision for resilient ecosystems and an engaged community. Our success hinges on building a team drawn from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and a commitment to deliver community and regionally relevant environmental outcomes. We are intentional and contemplative in shaping our team’s culture, understanding that the perspectives and skills of our team members are vital. We embrace the notion that inclusion is a collective responsibility, central to our purpose.

Selection Criteria

▪ Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and engage a high-performing team, fostering diversity, capability, and resilience in a dynamic work environment.

▪ Proven experience in business development, preferably in the NRM or environmental sector.

▪ Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.

▪ Experience influencing funders, investors and partners to ensure sustainable long-term project delivery.

▪ Demonstrated ability to guide and manage funding proposals and the monitoring and reporting systems that support delivery.

▪ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

▪ Experience in organisational performance reporting and compliance oversight.

▪ Strong and proven track record in project management, including governance.

▪ Knowledge of regional NRM issues and stakeholders.

▪ Familiarity with GIS and data, and knowledge management systems, and communication tools.

▪ Experience working in a not-for-profit or government-funded environment.

How to Apply

1. Provide a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position based on the ‘About You’ and ‘Selection Criteria’ section.

2. Attach your current resume.

The selection panel will assess your ability to perform the work required for the position based on your cover letter response, resume and other selection processes, which may include an interview.

Referees will be contacted upon successful interview.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Lee Sheather on 0467 720 324

Phone: (07) 4968 4200 or email: [email protected]

Please forward your application to [email protected] by close of business Tuesday 19 August 2025.

We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible and will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they arrive. So don’t delay, apply today!