Projects Lead

Flourishing Together

Do you want to apply your extensive professional knowledge in project management or Natural Resource Management or similar to undertake and coordinate programs of work? Join our dedicated team to advance sustainable agriculture in the region, while balancing biodiversity, waterway and landscape health.

You will be responsible for working closely with others to oversee the delivery of contracts, while managing Project Officers with a wide variety of skillsets to deliver on our strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Coordinating work programs for the delivery of professional services, including scheduling and assigning tasks to Project Officers and contractors and ensuring technical accuracy and adequacy.

Maintaining full understanding of obligations of formally assigned delivery contracts ensuring complete and timely delivery.

Ensuring programs are implemented in accordance with approved plans and are executed in accordance with company and customer requirements.

Collaborating across the business to ensure appropriate technical expertise is considered to support the achievement of highest quality standards of project delivery.

Participating in program development and planning with other Projects Leads, and Programs Lead.

Ensuring appropriate monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement (MERI) processes for contacted and internal initiatives for continuous improvement trajectory.

For a copy of the position description please email **@sqlandscapes.org.au

Selection criteria

To be successful in this role you will need to:

Tertiary qualifications with either transferrable project management expertise in any industry, or with a background in NRM.

Be experienced in leading multiple complex projects with a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated aptitude in operating a computer using Microsoft 365 suite and program management systems to plan, schedule, and track multiple programs of work.

Possess a strong ability and experience in leading a capable and diverse team.

Demonstrated skills in working with landholders, contractors and various stakeholders to achieve company and customer objectives.

Demonstrated experience in supporting the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation programs, including data collection and reporting to demonstrate outcomes delivered.

Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with influence, to a diverse client base including landholders, industry groups, Government and contractors.

Strong attention to detail with demonstrated accuracy and timeliness, and with limited re-work.

An ability to proactively manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across the organisation to achieve positive business outcomes.

Proven track record of displaying a growth mindset in previous roles, with examples of facing challenges, embracing learning opportunities, and continuous improvement.

Demonstrate an ability to role model the following capabilities from the NRM Leadership Framework

In return, you will receive:

A culture of demonstrating empathy, being credible, building community, taking responsible action and thinking future impact. By joining us you will become part of a team that embodies these values and works towards a better future for all.

Freedom in designing your life-work balance including hybrid and remote work, flexible hours and a team that is there for you when you need it.

Sponsored career development opportunities including mentoring and professional growth opportunities.

A chance to make a meaningful impact on the Southern Queensland region and its communities.

The Projects Lead is preferably located in Southern Queensland with offices in Toowoomba, Charleville, Roma, and St George, however, for the right candidate, this could be negotiable across our region. Relocation and accommodation assistance may be available.

To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of application (no more than two pages long) by 12.00pm on Monday, 11 March 2024.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natasha Mylonas, Program Lead, on 0409 772 *** or email ***************@sqlandscapes.org.au.