Seeking a passionate Landscape Planner - QLD
Flexible workplace, Townsville, North Queensland preferred
The role:
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 and landholders.
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. We have a national vision for landscape rehydration, including building the capacity of landholders through our education offerings.
You will be part of a small close-knit team that works with landholders, NGOs, Industry and government to generate innovative management solutions including detailed designs for surface and groundwater management. Key tasks will include:
Engaging with landholders and other stakeholders to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Preparing information and documentation for on-site work and supporting the Project Manager with report writing.
Undertaking field visits with senior team members including taking note of key points for reports, capturing photos and assisting with other field measurements and monitoring.
Supporting with the documentation of landscape rehydration design and farm plans, and working with the design team on producing project designs.
Assisting with the development and delivery of presentations (including education programs) as required.
Assisting with the delivery of on-ground works.
You will have the opportunity for mentoring from our key senior technical team and for developing your skills and working independently. Reporting directly to the Queensland Manager and General Manager of MC, you will become a key team member building our reputation for technical excellence and helping to deliver the goals of Mulloon Consulting and the Mulloon Institute.
If you are passionate about effecting change in regenerative environmental and agricultural practices, you would be well-suited for this role.
Permanent part-time or full-time (negotiable). Initially 6-month probationary period with a review every 12 months.
Be part of a team working to deliver innovative landscape rehydration to the broader community in a consultancy setting.
Work directly with landholders and government organisations to progress their goals and build knowledge of regenerative landscape management.
Undertake occasional travel including interstate; this will necessitate travel outside standard hours with nights away from home.
Selection criteria:
Appropriate qualifications and experience in natural resource management and/or agriculture.
Empathy with landholders and demonstrated interest in helping them to achieve goals in improving ecological health.
Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals that underpin regenerative landscape management.
Two years or more of relevant experience.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in the use of GIS mapping tools (or the ability to quickly learn these tools).
Demonstrated delivery of projects within budgets and timeframes.
Demonstrated skills in the production of high quality technical reports and proposals.
Demonstrated understanding of WH&S and risk assessment frameworks.
Capacity to work un-supervised.
Current drivers’ licence and own vehicle.
Don't have all the skills and experience needed to apply but you are motivated, keen to learn, and have recently graduated? Then we'd like to hear from you too!
Remuneration:
We’ll gladly negotiate a competitive, tailored remuneration package with the successful candidate.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position you are encouraged to apply by forwarding a cover letter, outlining your skills and experience against the above criteria, and your resume to our General Manager, Jono Forrest jono@themullooninstitute.org
For more information about the role, please contact jono@themullooninstitute.org