Three Local Landcare Coordinator positions are currently available in the following areas:
Mid-Murrumbidgee North - 0.5FTE (covering Junee, Cootamundra and Harden). Hosted by Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc
Mid-Murrumbidgee South - 0.5FTE (covering Tarcutta, Kyeamba, Wagga and Lockhart). Hosted by Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc
Temora - Bland - 0.6 FTE initially (covering Temora and West Wyalong).Hosted by LachLandcare Inc
The full Position Description for the roles is available here.
Local Landcare Coordinators work with their communities and host organisation to increase Landcare capacity by:
supporting and increasing community engagement in Landcare
providing support to landcare groups, networks and landholders
undertaking planning, developing local partnerships and securing resourcing through project grants and other sources
monitoring, evaluating and reporting on their projects and activities
facilitating and participating in natural resource management activities that address critical agricultural sustainability and environmental issues
linking to programs of Local Land Services and other Government agencies and organisations to develop on-ground natural resource management projects, in line with regional and state strategies.
Local Landcare Coordinators also participate in and contribute to a regional and state Landcare Community of Practice.
For further information about the position, please contact Murrumbidgee Landcare on 0481 345 166 or LachLandcare Inc. on 0421 674 840.
How to apply
To apply, please provide the following:
Brief covering letter, outlining why you seek this position (1 page)
Your current CV/resume (4 pages maximum).
Your claims against each of the selection criteria (4 pages maximum)
Closing date: Applications must be received by 5pm Monday, 11th December 2017.
The Local Landcare Coordinator Initiative is funded by the NSW Government, and is supported through the partnership of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW.