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Project Officer

About the job

The Role

GreenCollar is seeking a detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery of carbon projects across our portfolio, on a full-time 12-month contract. Reporting to a Project Performance Manager, this role works across all facets of carbon operations including assessment, reporting, monitoring, GIS and data analysis to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Analyse quantitative and qualitative project data from multiple sources using appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to evaluate project performance, including spatial datasets (QGIS or ArcGIS), landholder partner information, and performance relative to regulatory requirements.
  • Track, monitor and report on project status, including environmental and ecological performance signals, remote sensing and satellite imagery compared with field data, and interpretation of field results.
  • Review and draft offset report packages for the regulator, monitoring data and documents for landholders, and research tasks including literature reviews and case studies.
  • Participate in field surveying as required, often in remote locations and varied conditions.
  • Support the adaptation of workflow protocols and procedures to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget.

 

About You

  • Tertiary degree in a relevant science discipline.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in data interpretation and analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and Word.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment across functions.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop in a carbon project delivery role.
  • Demonstrates ability to problem solve.
  • Values working collaboratively and inclusively to deliver collective impact.
  • Committed to team wellbeing and creating a supportive work environment.
  • Applies critical thinking and practical judgement to anticipate challenges, evolve ideas and push boundaries.
  • GIS experience (QGIS, ArcGIS, R or equivalent) (desirable).
  • Unrestricted Class C driver’s licence (desirable).
  • Ability to travel and work away from home during field trips (desirable).
  • Desire to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrain, as required (desirable).

 

Benefits:

  • 5 weeks’ annual leave
  • Wellbeing leave
  • Volunteer leave
  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • Access to Flare Benefits, including exclusive discounts and employee perks
  • Regular social club activities and events (in person and online)
  • Collaborative & social office in The Rocks

 

About GreenCollar:

GreenCollar is Australia’s leading ecosystem services project developer and market investor, with over 200 projects spanning 5 million hectares of active conservation as well as a growing international portfolio of work targeting nature-based solutions in carbon abatement, biodiversity conservation, water security and plastics circularity.

We aim to prove that the best way to achieve lasting environmental outcomes is to enable markets to direct long-term finance towards sustainable land management practices and ecosystem services.

We work in partnership with farmers, graziers, traditional owners and other land managers to develop high quality, high integrity nature-based projects that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.

 

Does this sound like the role for you?

If you can see a future with us, apply via LinkedIn. If you have any questions about the role, reach out to our friendly HR team at [email protected].

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You’ll need the right to work in Australia to be considered.

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