Do you want to make a difference?

The Werribee River Association is an active community environmental organisation that is working with a growing and diverse community to support communities to connect and protect the waterways of the west.

Our work is grounded in conservation, community engagement, education and science. We aim to improve biodiversity, inspire community involvement, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes for the Werribee River catchment.

WRA is a Child Safe organisation.

The Werribee River Association (WRA) is seeking a part-time (3 days per week) passionate and experienced Regeneration Coordinator to lead habitat restoration and community engagement initiatives across the Werribee River catchment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong ecological knowledge, a proven track record in habitat regeneration, and excellent people skills. You’ll be working with landholders, community groups, and stakeholders to restore biodiversity, protect waterways, and inspire others to care for the environment.

About the Role

As Regeneration Coordinator, you will:

Lead habitat regeneration activities including site preparation, planting, weed control and maintenance.

Undertake bush regeneration work according to best practice, and OH&S requirements including weed control and biodiversity plantings.

Plan, prepare, promote and deliver Friends Groups, corporate and community volunteer days.

Support the organisation’s citizen science projects.

Build and maintain WRA’s Landcare programs and partnerships.

Manage staff, contractors, schedules, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Represent WRA at networking meetings, workshops, and events.

This role combines field-based habitat regeneration with community engagement and project reporting requirements.

About You:

We are looking for a coordinator with:

5+ years’ experience in habitat regeneration, ecological restoration or similar field-based work, including working knowledge of OH&S requirements for land management.

Strong plant identification skills (indigenous and weed species) and understanding of restoration principles.

Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, contractors, staff and volunteers, with ability to foster a positive workplace culture.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with landholders, volunteers, community and partners.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and deliver reporting requirements.

Physical fitness and practical skills for fieldwork, including safe equipment operation (e.g. auger, brush cutter, 4WD), management of maintenance and repairs schedule.

Essential requirements:

Current First Aid Certificate.

Current Victorian driver’s licence and ability to drive manual 4WD vehicle (capable of carrying tools and materials and towing a water tank).

Working With Children Check and police check (or willingness to obtain).

Legal right to work in Australia.

Desirable qualifications:

Certificate III or higher in Conservation & Land Management (or equivalent experience).

ChemCert AQF 3, or equivalent.

Certificate IV/Diploma in Conservation & Land Management.

What We Offer

A varied role that combines fieldwork, staff coordination and community engagement.

The opportunity to make a tangible impact on biodiversity, waterways and local communities.

A supportive, purpose-driven and inclusive workplace culture.

Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.

Flexible work arrangements

Gifted Christmas leave

Employee Assistance Program

The Werribee River Association acknowledges the Bunurong, Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and waterways surrounding the Werribee River. We pay our respect to elders, past, present and emerging and recognise 60,000+ years of connection to and care for the country.

For more information about the role: Please email Carolyn Jones our General Manager on [email protected] using the subject line: Regeneration Coordinator enquiry.

Apply now: Please click the Apply Now button and submit your resume and a cover letter.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closure date.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment Working With Children Check, police check, must have a current Victorian driving licence and must have rights to work in Australia.

Further information about our organisation is available at: werribeeriver.org.au