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Glenelg Hopkins CMA works with the community to achieve sustainability of our land, water and biodiversity our region. We achieve this by employing passionate people who deliver our projects through the entire catchment area.
This position description relates to the two positions available
Location: Hamilton/Warrnambool
Salary range: $100,255 – $109,167 p.a. (pro rata) – Band 6
FTE: 0.5 – 1.0
Contract length: Two years (1.0FTE), 12 months (0.5FTE)
About the role
The Senior Land Health Officer is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a range of transformative projects in the areas of soil health, sustainable agriculture, land management and smart farming practices. This work supports the implementation of the Glenelg Hopkins Regional Catchment Strategy, and relevant sub-strategies and plans.
You will also play a supporting role in the implementation of the GHCMA Natural Capital Roadmap, helping landholders and stakeholders build understanding of emerging nature markets, natural capital assessments, and market-driven opportunities for sustainable, nature-positive farming.
About You
We welcome applicants from agricultural, ecological, environmental, climate, soil, geographic, natural capital or related science backgrounds. Experience in regenerative agriculture, landscape ecology, biodiversity markets, carbon farming, or natural capital assessments will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will also demonstrate experience in the development and delivery of large or complex regional land health projects, using a partner-based delivery model and project management methodologies
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate highly-effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive relations, and to present technical concepts to a range of audiences.
Experience in developing investment proposals and responding to environmental grant opportunities would be very well regarded.
Experience with digital agriculture technologies, remote sensing, spatial analysis, data-driven decision tools, or GIS will be highly valued.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Police Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Current Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and/or independent physical assessment (if required).
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit the following to jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au
- CV/Resume
- Document addressing the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience required’ outlined within the Position Description (click here to download)
To learn more about this opportunity access the Position Description and visit our website. For further information please contact Kellie Nilsson Osmond or Bernadette Northeast, Land Health Manager on (03) 5571 2526 or jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au
Applications close: 9am Thursday 11th December 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Senior Land Health Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION
Location: Hamilton/Warrnambool
Salary range: $100,255 – $109,167 p.a. (pro rata) – Band 6
FTE: 0.4 (15.2hrs per week)
Contract length: 12 months
About the role
The Regional Landcare Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Landcare and environmental volunteering in the Glenelg Hopkins region to enable communities to take action for a healthy environment.
The role will assist local Landcare facilitators to support their groups and networks to gain knowledge of regional and state natural resource management (NRM) plans, priorities, and programs; and support Landcare networks and groups to build their capacity.
A key focus of the role is to support the delivery of the Victorian Landcare Grants at a regional level.
About You
The successful applicant will hold relevant degree science, agriculture or environmental management or related field, together with relevant work experience. Alternatively, significant relevant experience and a demonstrated ability to perform the role would be required
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong knowledge and experience of Landcare, and nature resource management issues relevant to the region, as well as experience in project management and the implementation of community grants programs
To be considered for this role, you will need a high level of facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills to support building productive relationships and collaborative outcomes with diverse stakeholder groups
Experience in community engagement processes, the ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact is essential.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Police Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Current Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and/or independent physical assessment (if required).
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit the following to jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au
- CV/Resume
- Document addressing the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience required’ outlined within the Position Description
For further information please contact Kellie Nilsson Osmond, Land Health Manager on (03) 5571 2526 or jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au or download the position description below.
Applications close: 9am Thursday 11th December 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Regional Landcare Coordinator POSITION DESCRIPTION
Applications are now open for positions on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Community Advisory Group and the Glenelg River Environmental Water Advisory Group
These groups are are now open for community members to apply to be a voice on our representative groups providing feedback on the CMA’s activities, projects., strategic direction, environmental watering activities, river health goals and community outcomes.
Glenelg Hopkins CMA Community Advisory Group
The Glenelg Hopkins Community Advisory Group comprises between five to twelve community members. Its purpose, role, membership and operating practices are specified in the Glenelg Hopkins Community Advisory Group Terms of Reference.
The appointment term for this recruitment period is for three years, until the 30 October 2028. A detailed induction program will be provided for all members.
For more information please refer to the CMA CAG information pack here
Glenelg Hopkins CMA Glenelg River Environmental Water Advisory Group
The Glenelg River Environmental Water Advisory Group (GREWAG) comprises community members and partner organisations with an interest in environmental watering in the Glenelg River.
The Advisory Group is made up of a maximum of 15 members comprising of:
- 3 local landholders;
- 3 community representatives;
- A representative from Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owner Corporation and Barengi Gadjin Land Council; Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation
- An agency representative from GWMWater, the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH), Parks Victoria (PV), Fisheries Victoria, and Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA).
The purpose, role, membership and operating practices are specified in the Glenelg River Environmental Water Advisory Group Terms of Reference. The appointment term for this recruitment period is for three years, and will meet at least twice annually. A detailed induction program will be provided for all members. Remuneration will be provided for community members in accordance with the CMA’s Payment to Members of Advisory Groups Policy.
For more information please refer to the GREWAG information pack here
TO APPLY
To submit your application to either of the groups please complete the online application form. A downloadable PDF version of this form is available.
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Applications close: Friday 19th December 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
