NOW HIRING - Landscape Planner

At Mulloon Consulting (MC) we believe in regenerative agriculture.  Our innovative approach works to re-establish the natural function, fertility and resilience of agricultural landscapes and incorporates the work of a range of ground-breaking regenerative farmers. MC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Mulloon Institute, a world class research, education and advocacy organisation. We provide technical advice to landholders on restoring natural landscape function; landscape rehydration; and rebuilding soil fertility.

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The Role

We are looking for a someone to join our consulting team who shares our passion to influence change in regenerative environmental and agricultural practices.

You will be someone who can partner with our landholders and industry stakeholders to generate and deliver innovative land management solutions. The type of work you can expect to get involved in includes:

  • identifying appropriate regenerative land management measures.

  • developing surface and groundwater management designs.

  • working to achieve regulatory approval for projects and developing grants for funding future works.

  • partnering with stakeholders to identify new consulting opportunities, creating effective relationships and consolidating the Mulloon Consulting’s reputation for technical excellence and true long-term value for landholders.

  • sharing your passion and getting others across industry, community and government engaged and excited about regenerative landscape management practices by undertaking outreach, education and capacity building.

To be able to work effectively with our stakeholders you will be required to regularly travel in and around the ACT/NSW region with occasional travel interstate. This role requires you to balance working independently and also contribute to a wider consulting team that connects in regularly.   

Our Criteria

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

  • appropriate qualifications and experience in natural resource management and/or agriculture, with demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals that underpin regenerative landscape management;

  • strong technical skills in physical geography, hydrology and hydraulics and design of in stream structures for landscape rehydration;

  • experience with GIS mapping tools;

  • exposure to design software (Vectorworks or similar) and/or hydraulic/hydrological modelling tools would be advantageous;

  • demonstrated ability to confidently communicate, negotiate and partner with stakeholders to see projects through to fruition;

  • ability to work within a team environment, where communication, sharing of ideas and support for each other are key.

  • be able to demonstrate consulting skills that includes following up on new business, presenting proposals and the delivery of projects within timeframes and budget;

  • ability to provide a high standard of oral and written technical advice, being able to translate this advice in plain language for a wider audience;

  • demonstrated understanding of work health and safety and required risk assessment frameworks, plus ability to work un-supervised; and,

  • a current drivers’ licence and own vehicle.

A competitive, tailored remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with experience.

How to apply:

To apply you need to submit a cover letter, outlining your skills and experience against the above criteria and your resume to Alison Peart via email at alison@themullooninstitute.org 

CLOSES: Sunday 13 December 2020

For more information or a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity contact Alison via email in the first instance.

Kelly Thorburn