Local Landcare Coordinator

Corowa District Landcare (CDL) is seeking a motivated and committed person to undertake a full time (35 hours per week) Local Landcare Coordinator role based in Corowa. The Local Landcare Coordinator will work closely with local farming systems, environmental and peri-urban (Landcare) groups in the Central Murray Region (Corowa District and surrounds) of Southern NSW to support groups to improve their capacity, financial viability, community engagement and to expand their networks. Local Landcare Coordinator identifies community needs and priorities, undertaking collaborative planning, developing partnerships, securing resources, implementing communication plans, coordinating and participating in activities, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on project outcomes.

Location: Corowa and Federation Region, NSW
Closing date for Applications: Sunday 28th January 2024
 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

1. Sound understanding of natural resource management issues in the region and empathy with the local community and demonstrated experience or a qualification in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture or similar.
2. Demonstrated well developed written and oral communication skills, including competency in the use of Word, Excel, Publisher, email, and the internet.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with and develop community groups, including group facilitation, action planning and mediation skills.
4. Proven ability to work with Government agencies, community groups and landholders, including schools and indigenous groups.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, use initiative and work as part of a team or network.
6. Ability and willingness to work outside office hours from time to time, to contact landholders and attend community group meetings.
7. Ability to travel from time to time.
8. Current Driver’s Licence and own vehicle.

To apply, please provide the following:

1.  Brief covering letter, outlining why you seek this position (1 page).
2. Your current CV/resume (4 pages maximum).
3. Your claims against each of the selection criteria (4 pages maximum).
4. Contact details for 2 referees, which should include a current or recent employer or supervisor.

Applications to be emailed to *****@corowalandcare.com.au