Project Officer
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership is looking for a dynamic Project Officer to help deliver monitoring projects and produce data to drive positive change across the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac region.
In this diverse role youll coordinate field monitoring programs (including marine) manage impactful projects and help produce the Partnerships trusted Report Card assessing waterway health and environmental condition. Youll also contribute technical expertise support data management and visualisation and engage with community scientific and Traditional Owner partners.
Were seeking someone with strong project management skills scientific or environmental expertise a passion for meaningful data and a flair for communicating complex information to diverse audiences. If youre ready to make a real difference for our environment while working in a collaborative purpose-driven team we want to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of an inspiring initiative working towards a healthier future for our rivers Reef and community.
Some travel and a current drivers licence is required.
Position relationships Who you will be working with
Youll be a member of the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership (HR2RP) team hosted by Reef Catchments. Reporting to the HR2RP Executive Officer youll also work closely with the Partnerships Lead Technical Officer and Communications and Engagement Officer as well as taking direct ownership for proactive management of key relationships with a wide range of diverse program stakeholders and Partners everyone from students and researchers to CEOs!
About You
Youre an enthusiastic environmental professional with a degree in a related field and 25 years experience. You thrive on coordinating programs and projects analysing data and enjoy collaborating with scientists stakeholders and community groups.
Your strengths include outstanding organisation clear communication and the ability to understand manage and translate data / science to the wider community. Youre comfortable working independently or in a tight-knit team and take pride in meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Experience with data management systems spatial mapping (ArcGIS Pro) and data visualisation tools like Tableau will set you apart. Most importantly youre passionate about protecting waterways and the Reefand ready to use your skills to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Marine / Aquatic Science Science Environmental Management Data Science or similar).
2-5 years professional experience in a related field.
Strong and demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate a range of programs involving multiple stakeholders (including marine and waterway field work scheduling and project administration and reporting).
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong data / science communication skills and a familiarity and interest in data visualisation tools e.g. Tableau.
Experience in data management and Data Management Systems.
Experience in spatial mapping and associated programs (e.g. ArcGIS Pro) is highly regarded.
Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a motivated team; demonstrated experience collaborating with a range of diverse stakeholders.
Ability to proactively facilitate science / community engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of Partners including schools students and our regions Traditional Owners.
Current drivers licence.
About Reef Catchments and Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership 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 and host of the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership. We facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain protect and improve our regions natural resources and environment both now and into the future.
Read more on our Vision and Values on our website and
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 along with driving a culture of learning and growth. We are intentional and contemplative in shaping our teams culture understanding that the perspectives and skills of our team members are vital.
Youll thrive
This role provides a rewarding professional career path and considerable work/life balance benefits. We offer a flexible and positive work environment with an opportunity to enhance and build your skills and experience.
Read more on why youll love working with us
Benefits of working with us
1. Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
2. Professional development opportunities with $2000 personal professional development budget per year
3. Career progression and succession planning
4. 5 weeks annual leave
5. Salary packaging
6. Team building activities
7. Wellbeing incentives
To learn more about the benefits of working for Reef Catchments please visit the website:
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 Jaime Newborn Executive Officer on (07)oror email:
Please forward your application to by close of business Monday 21 July 2025.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
