Project Manager – Weed Management

Tennant Creek / Barkly Region, Northern Territory

($48 000 - $52 000 pa plus additional benefits)

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to experience a unique lifestyle and landscape?  Are you ready for a change with the opportunity to expand your professional experience after a few years in the NRM industry? Or are you fresh out of university and looking for your first challenge? 

Barkly Landcare and Conservation Association (BLCA) is a professional and award winning community-based organisation dedicated to building sustainable land management practices in the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory.

The Barkly Region covers over 240,000km² of iconic Australian outback landscape, is rich in cultural heritage and supports a thriving cattle industry.  As the successful applicant you will work with cattle station managers and staff to support the adoption of sustainable NRM practices, making a real difference to our environment, industry and community.

In this hands-on role you will focus primarily on delivering the Caring for Our Country funded Lake Sylvester Parkinsonia project, combining all aspects of project management with the opportunity to get out and experience our unique landscape and lifestyle.

An attractive package is on offer with benefits including private use vehicle and salary ranging between $48,000 and $52,000 (negotiable according to your experience and qualifications).

If you:

• • • are passionate about NRM and making a difference;
    • understand the importance of weed management to our landscape;
    • are a good communicator and relate well with people on the land;
    • are practical, well organised and can think on your feet;
    • equally enjoy working in small diverse teams or independently, and;
    • you’re looking for a challenge and satisfaction in your work

contact Naomi Wilson on (08) 8962 4494 or barklylandcare.nw@bigpond.com for more information and a copy of the position description.

How to Apply

1. Download a copy of the position description
2. Contact Naomi Wilson on (08) 8962 4494 if you have any questions or would like to discuss the position.
3. Prepare your application including your resume and an address of the Selection Criteria
4. Send your completed application electronically to barklylandcare.nw@bigpond.com or post to

PO Box 36

Tennant Creek NT 0861

Closing date: 16th December 2011