Project Development Manager

Whatsthe role

The primaryobjectiveof the position is to work with colleaguesfarmersand farm advisors to scope new carbon project opportunities and support existing projects serviced by Select Carbon. The role will involve planning implementing and monitoring of crop and pasture agronomyand ofinnovative grazing managementtechniques withlandholders who are interested in registering or have registered soil carbon projects.

This role combines subject matterexpertisewith project management skills to ensure soil carbon projects are well designed integrated into whole-farm systems supportproductivityand sustainability goals of farms. The intent of projectsareto increase carbon soil carbon sequestration though Eligible Management Activities (EMAs) and meet the requirements to be issued carbon credits importantly whilst also supporting farm productivity and profitability and helping farmers be well positioned for the future.

Whatyoullbe doing

Scoutingengagingwithindustryandproducernetworks tosecure trustedprogressiveproducersseekingtocommenceorexpandcarbon farming projects:

• Establish and/ormaintaineffective working relationships with farmers and their farm advisors

• Work with colleagues and farmers and their advisors tooptimiseperformance ofarangeofprimamryproductionsystemsthatcanhaveasoilcarbonprojectaddedtotheirportfolioandensureall parties effectively share knowledge and updates on projects

• Provide technicalexpertisein farming systems particularly agronomy toidentifysuitable EMAs discuss with farmers and their advisors how the implementation of EMAs can be integrated into whole-farm planning and improve productivity and other goals along with increasing soil carbon

• Proactively support and manage the implementation and monitoring of EMAs through regular interactions with farmers and their advisors and Select Carbon colleagues and appropriately engage external stakeholders includingtechnologyprovidersanimalandcroppingsupplimentproviderslegumeseedsuppliers.

• Identify in partnership with farmers and their advisor how cropping systems crop-pasture rotation systems or permanent pastures can be better managed using eligible management activities or howfeedbaseand grazing management can be best managed to achieve increases in pasture performance and livestock production to achieve multiple benefits to the whole-farm system including soil carbon responses

• Collect and collate evidence of management activities in croppastureand livestock management in a practical and efficient way suitable for use in reports to third-party auditors and the Clean Energy Regulator (CER)

Other Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Drive continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities to enhance project delivery reduce risks improve efficiencies and strengthen landholder engagement and participation.

• Engage regularly with regional landholders through travel communication and fieldworkconduct field monitoring ensure SOP compliance and clearly explain carbon farming opportunities risks rewards and integration intowholefarmoperations.

• Maintainaccurate professional project documentation including audit files databases records of engagement and updates in management software to support staff landholders auditors and future evidence requirements.

• Ensure full project compliance with methodologies CER guidance codes of conduct HSSE standards and environmental expectations while staying current with all regulatory correspondence.

• CrossFunctional& External Stakeholder Engagement: Build andmaintainregular communication with farmers and their advisors the Clean Energy Regulator state government agencies community groups regional NRM/LLS bodies and internal teams (including Spatial & Data Science Vegetation Business Commercial and Finance). Engage effectively during field work forums andoneononemeetings while providing specialistexpertise working safely andoperatingwithin budgets and policies.

• Project Delivery Risk Management & Complexity Handling: Reduce project risksmaximiseperformance and manage complexmultistakeholderenvironments by stayingorganised meeting deadlines adapting to changing requirements andmaintaininghigh standardsof planning communication and professional execution.

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Rural ScienceAgribusinessor equivalent experience;proficiencyin reporting farm management software and (desirable) GIS tools such as ArcGIS/QGIS and GHG accounting for mixed farming systems.

• Sales & Business Development Acumen:Proven ability toidentify engage and develop new business opportunities within the agriculture or environmental sectors. Experience in consultative selling pipeline development and converting opportunities into active projects whilemaintaininglong-term client relationships and delivering value-driven solutions aligned with farmer productivity and sustainability goals.

• Agronomy Livestock & Soil Science Expertise:Experience in crop and pasture agronomy or livestock/feedbasemanagement strong understanding of Australian production systems soil carbon dynamics sequestration processes and the ability to interpret soil physical chemical and biological data.

• Carbon Farming & ACCU Knowledge:(Desirable) Knowledge of carbon farming project development and ACCU Scheme methodologies with the ability to apply innovative scientific and technical insights to driveonfarmpractice change.

• Communication Networking & Collaboration Skills:Strong communicationskills for internal/external interactions capacity to build networks across agribusiness and farming sectors and ability to work independently as well as within collaborative team environments.

• Operational Requirements:A drivers license (manual and 4WD experience preferred) withemployerprovidedfirst aid training;demonstratedresilience adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities whilemaintainingprofessional standards.

Application period will run until July 29 2026-Wednesday

After yousubmityour application you will receive an email providing a link to anonline assessmentthat is amandatory part of theprocess andhas avalidity period. The email will come fromShell (HireVue)- please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the completed your application will be reviewed todeterminenextsteps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

• Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with uniqueexpertise.

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

• Benefit from flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase our pay and benefits packagesare considered to beamong the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leaveincluding fornon-birthingparents.

• Join anorganisationworking to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national andinternationalteams.

• Gain access to a wide range of training and developmentprogrammes.

Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g. part-time job share).

Wedlike you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the worlds most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about howwereworking towards that goalclick here.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this positiondoesntfeel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right nowwedstill love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in ourTalent Communityso we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in Australia

Shell hasoperatedin Australia since 1901. From operating Australias first oil refinery which was central to meeting Australias fuel needs tofuellingthe firstQantascommercial flight in the 1920s to playing a foundation role in building some of Australias largest and most innovative natural resource developments.

Throughout this 124-yearrelationshipthe needs of our customers and the nation havechangedand we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in thetransition to a low-carbon futureby investing in the power sector renewable energysourcesand carbon abatement activities.

Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to todays energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businessesShell QGCin Queensland andPrelude Floating LNGoffshore in Western Australia and our joint venture interests inGorgon andNorth West Shelf in Western Australia andArrow Energy in Queensland.

Today Shells portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailerShell Energy carbon farming specialistSelect Carbon the 120MWGangarrisolar development; residential energy retailerPowershopAustralia a 49% stake inWestWindAustralia a 50% share ofKondininEnergy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia through an exclusive brand license arrangement withViva Energy.