Your Employer
Our client is a well‑established, independent natural resource management (NRM) organisation operating across southern Queensland. They partner with landholders, First Nations communities, governments and industry to deliver on-ground, evidence‑based projects in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, soil & water health, and community engagement. Their work spans a vast and diverse region and is underpinned by respect for cultural knowledge, innovation, and strong community relationships.

The Role
The Projects Lead oversees the development and delivery of multiple sustainability and natural resource management projects across Southern Queensland. This role is both strategic and operational, with responsibility for people leadership, project compliance, stakeholder engagement, and impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects ensuring timely delivery, budget control, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coach, mentor and guide a team of committed Project Officers, liaising with external contractors and partner organisations.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets, reporting, acquittals and funding compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (landholders, First Nations, government, industry, community).
• Support strategy, program development, and business improvement initiatives in collaboration with senior management.

The Benefits

• Work with meaningful, large-scale NRM programs in a regional setting
• Hybrid role: balance office-based planning with fieldwork and travel
• Flexible base of operations (Toowoomba, Charleville, Roma, or Goondiwindi)
• Travel costs (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.) fully covered
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Clear internal progression pathways

About You
Our ideal candidate will be a capable and people‑oriented project leader who thrives in purpose‑driven environments. With technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills, you enjoy working with others to achieve significant environmental improvements.

• Tertiary qualification in agriculture, environmental science, business or other related fields.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across landholders, government and community
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, or regenerative land practices
• Passion for community engagement and enabling meaningful environmental change

Choose Agri Talent
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.

For more information, please contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0439 093 516