Regional Conservation Project Coordinator (Avalon)

• A unique role that will lead significant environmental restoration works
• Make a difference working in the environment and natural resource management sector
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team

About the roleAs the Project Coordinator, you will focus on the planning and delivery of restoration projects listed in the Avalon Coastal Reserve Conservation Action Plan, including re-instating water flows to areas formerly used for salt production. You will be responsible for working closely with external and internal stakeholders, managing expenditure and resources allocated to projects, and managing budgets and contractors. You will be implementing project plans, supervising contractors, monitoring environmental project progression, liaising with local and regional staff, reporting outputs and implementing these projects on time and within budget. This supportive team work collaboratively and implement Conservation Projects to high standards with a focus on working together.We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in the environmental/natural resource management sector, preferably in wetland or coastal environments
• Experience in project management and operational delivery of projects, including supervision of contractors
• Demonstrated experience in leading stakeholder and community engagement
• Experience in complex planning and approval processes

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter

Application Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!About Parks VictoriaParks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.Why Work For Us?

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our environmental restoration activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Katrina Lovett on 0447 589 821 or apply online!Organisational CommitmentsParks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.