Working with GreenCollar
Our people
Our team includes a range of specialists and experts in their fields, with a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences – from scientists and data analysts, to engineers, ecologists and financiers. The common thread amongst us all is a commitment to GreenCollar’s mission to help solve environmental problems by pushing boundaries – respectfully and holistically.
At GreenCollar, it matters to us that each of our colleagues comes to work every day with curiosity, drive and a sense of purpose. We celebrate our collective strengths and our diverse experience because the success of our company is not only based on our mission to value the environment and drive positive impact at scale, but on the people and partners who make it all possible.
One team, one vision
We want to see the environment on every balance sheet and an environmental markets project on every Australian farm by 2040. To get there, our team of talented, driven individuals are working hard towards a future that matters to us all.
Make your mark
Anyone who joins our team has the opportunity to directly shape our culture and success. We’re looking for people who share our values, bring a diverse perspective to the team and are passionate about the environmental markets space.
Valuing the environment, and each other
At GreenCollar we believe our people and culture are among our most important assets and we want to keep it that way. We aim to be a business with an inclusive workplace culture that people are excited to be a part of.
Our Divisions
Finance & Corporate Services
Responsible for the oversight, development, and delivery of group finance, as well as long term financial planning, reporting, payroll and detailed auditing. Intrinsic to these responsibilities, the department endeavours to deliver good practices and effective and efficient service.
Commercial Strategy
Leads the development and articulation of GreenCollar’s overall commercial strategy, development, and delivery including the commercialisation of new markets and international initiatives. Also connect corporate partners needs with GreenCollar’s goals through the development of strategic partnerships.
Project Partnerships & Delivery
Manage our valued client relationships throughout the development and delivery of projects. The team work closely with land managers to coordinate and manage analysis of potential projects against eligibility criteria, project registrations, eligible interest holder consents, and ongoing management of projects throughout their lifecycle.
Legal & Compliance
Our in-house counsel and compliance team navigate uncharted legal territory in emerging environmental markets, helping to shape the future of how the law will exist in this space. They manage AFSL complications, registration of relevant securities and interests, as well as project development drafting.
Sales
Regional teams responsible for developing our supply channels and project pipeline. The team implements the group-wide project origination strategy focussing on the delivery of projects across the carbon, water, biodiversity and plastics markets.
Investment
Manage origination, sales and marketing to government, corporate, institutional and retail clients. The team negotiates and manages key supply and demand strategic relationships as well as structures, negotiates and executes our innovative financial investment solutions including structured notes, landholder cash-flow solutions, long term off-takes, and funds.
Science & Technical Research
Responsible for all research and development team, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental outcomes. Together they run the technical aspects of project development and delivery including feasibility assessments, project design, monitoring, abatement/credit calculation ,and offset reporting of our project portfolio outcomes under the relevant administrator such as the Emissions Reduction Fund or Reef Credit Scheme.
Technology
Positions Currently Available
If you don’t see an opportunity that matches your requirements then please get in touch via [email protected].
- Assistant Field Team Leader GreenCollar NSW/WA/QLD
- Business Development Manager GreenCollar New South Wales
- Land Use Methodology Development Manager GreenCollar Australia/USA
- Senior Ecologist GreenCollar Sydney
- Senior Remote Sensing Specialist GreenCollar Sydney
Assistant Field Team Leader
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GreenCollar is looking for full time Assistant Field Team Leaders to join our teams in NSW, QLD and WA. Our teams work in remote locations where they carry out vegetation surveys for native forest protection and regeneration carbon projects.
Successful applicants will work one 12-day field trip and four office days per month. You'll play a supporting role for your Team Leader and your team - helping to plan each day's work in the field, ensuring the data collected is high quality and that trips are running safely and efficiently.
It is important that all applicants understand that conditions can be mentally and physically challenging at times due to weather, the terrain, limited accommodation facilities and limited communication in remote areas. If you like camping and are ok with things being a little rough around the edges, then you'll be just fine!
Expect to see unforgettable sunsets, stunning outback locations, country pubs and many native animals. You'll get to meet our landholder partners and gain skills in plant identification, environmental survey work and technical off-road driving, and bond with a team of like-minded colleagues.
More about the role:
Field trips are typically 12 days long in teams of 2 - 8 and involve:
- Plant species identification and measurement.
- Navigating through the bush on foot and in 4WD vehicles.
- Driving long distances and driving off-road.
- Assisting the Team Leader with admin tasks on a trip.
- Data quality and completeness checks.
- Assisting in the training of team members.
- Equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Camping onsite on project properties, often without running water, electricity, or mobile coverage.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk practices at all times.
- Working closely with other team members for extended periods.
- Proven leadership experience from other roles or life experiences.
- Experience working with a team of people in the outdoors.
- Unrestricted Class C drivers' licence.
- Good level of fitness.
- Desire to work outdoors, to work hard, and to be accepting of all weather conditions and terrain.
- A passion for the environment and sustainability with consistent behaviours to match.
- Positive can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to work away from home regularly and for extended periods.
- Experience in outdoor work.
- Knowledge of Australian plants.
- 4WD experience or qualifications.
- Ability to drive manual vehicles.
- Current valid senior first aid and CPR qualifications.
- Wilderness or Remote First Aid qualifications.
Business Development Manager
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We are currently seeking a highly experienced commercially minded Business Development Manager to join the GreenCollar team. Reporting directly to the Director Business Development the successful candidate will work closely with this position to ensure successful execution of GreenCollar’s corporate & commercial strategy. Your clients will include landholders, graziers, Indigenous organisations, lawyers, accountants, financial institutions, NRM representatives and other stakeholders. Your core competency will be business development, negotiation and project completion.
Specific responsibilities will include
- Develop Carbon Project Pipeline plans in targeted regions, in collaboration with the Senior BDM.
- Work collaboratively with the Carbon BD Analyst to Identify, seek out and source eligible Emissions Reduction Fund project (ERF Projects) opportunities.
- Work closely with team members, such as the Carbon BD Analyst and Senior BDM to secure agreements whether initial services agreements and/or project development agreements to assess and implement ERF projects.
- Lead project development and design, through to working with Senior BDM to negotiate and close agreement.
- Responsible for ensuring Opportunities are updated on the Salesforce CRM system.
- Lead, with support from the Senior BDM and the Carbon BD Analyst in negotiating and securing candidate properties for initial carbon assessment, project design and project implementation
- Responsible for attending meetings with potential Landholders and relevant stakeholders required in the project development process
- Oversee the Analyst to ensure GreenCollar Partnerships, GIS, Corporate Counsel and other functions are provide all relevant legal and technical documentation to potential Landholders, accurately, informatively and promptly
- Together with Analyst investigate new project or market opportunities that GreenCollar is not currently participating in
- Work with banks, accountants and other service providers to secure project development, consents etc. or any other steps required to secure project implementation
- Conduct presentations on relevant ERF Methods, project opportunities and workshops when required
- Responsible for community engagement on ERF project related matters and opportunities
- Manage landholder and client queries, providing product and project advice where appropriate to GCS and GreenCollar
- Regular and frequent travel
- Working remotely
- Primary responsibility for executing Project development in state
- Working collaboratively with the Carbon BD Analyst
- Managing many diverse leads and projects in differing stages of development
- Working with a diverse range of stakeholders on complex and diverse issues (lawyers, accountants, graziers, landholders, NRM groups etc.)
- Responsibility for deal negotiation and project development
- Strong understanding of Commonwealth Emissions Reduction Fund and state vegetation laws and policies.
- Tertiary degree in agriculture, environmental science and/or commerce or economics
- Demonstrated experience in project management
- Experience in negotiation and building commercial relationships will be looked upon favourably.
- Must be highly motivated and self-starter and have a mature approach
- Exceptional relationship building skills
- Exceptional negotiating and project development skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience in Indigenous engagement
- You must be well accustomed or willing to learn all relevant ERF Methods that the GreenCollar Group will provide as a standard product offering: Human Induced Regeneration Method, Avoided Deforestation Method, Soil Carbon Default Values Method, Herd Management Method and others which may come online.
- Interest or Experience in landscape restoration and or regeneration or other vegetation-based projects or natural resource management activities.
- Knowledge of the Emissions Reduction Fund legislation and Environmental markets in general will be beneficial but not essential
- Knowledge of Vegetation management laws and policies relevant to the region will be beneficial but not essential.
- You will be based in a regional centre
- Willingness to travel
- Desire to learn and grow professionally and personally
- Ability to work independently, working in a project development and negotiation role – while leveraging the support of the team around you
- Demonstrated experience in corporate or commercial environment or business.
- Proven experience negotiating and/or project development experience.
- Demonstrated ability to secure transaction closure.
- Background in primary production, agriculture and natural resource management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the operation of domestic environmental markets.
- Demonstrated high level planning, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge.
- Demonstrated good communication skills, written and oral, including preparation of proposals and reports.
- Demonstrated good rapport with diverse stakeholders, including landholders, graziers, accountants, lawyers, corporate clients, NRM groups etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and display initiative.
- All applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or have a visa to work in Australia
Land Use Methodology Development Manager
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Land Use Methodology Development Manager to join our team in Australia or the US.
Reporting to the Chief Scientist, the primary focus of the role will be on leading the development of new methodologies and accounting frameworks for carbon abatement in the land sector, as well as in emerging water quality and biodiversity markets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in this field and will be responsible for leading GreenCollar’s methodology development including methodology drafting and coordinating with internal and external partners to streamline the method development process and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Manage and oversee the development of new methodologies for environmental accounting projects in the land use sector.
- Coordinate with the internal method development committee on method priorities and pathways.
- Engage with key stakeholders and collaborating partners to jointly develop methods.
- Identify and nurture sector experts to contribute relevant science to development of specific methodologies
- Stay updated on advancements in carbon, water quality and biodiversity markets to identify priorities and contribute to method development in these areas.
- Ensure that methodologies adhere to industry standards and best practices.
- Conduct technical assessments and due diligence on proposed environmental accounting projects
- Engage with stakeholders to gather information and achieve consensus on methodologies
- Stay current with environmental market and continuously improve methodologies as required
- Cultivate a proactive and curious team environment
- At least 4 years demonstrated experience with environmental accounting methods in the land sector
- Strong understanding of the carbon markets, carbon accounting, and the science of carbon sequestration in the land sector
- Demonstrated ability to synthesise expert knowledge into environmental accounting methodology frameworks
- Knowledge of emerging water quality and biodiversity markets and method development in these areas is advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- proven ability to thrive in a team environment and display initiative
- Advanced planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Excel, GIS, and other relevant software tools
- Flexible working culture, giving you the choice on how and where you work
- 25 days paid leave annually
- Paid parental leave
- Our Employee Assistance Program Uprise provides a holistic approach to mental and physical
- Wellbeing whilst also providing free counselling services (up to 6) for every, different incident that our Team Members face
- Regular social activities and events both in person and online
Senior Ecologist
GreenCollar
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The Role:
You will play a key role in supporting the scaling of NaturePlus™ projects in Australia. You will have the opportunity to apply your practical ecological knowledge to projects delivering the restoration and conservation of biodiversity in a broad range of ecosystems.
You will provide leadership to guide our team of scientists for;
- Field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation and ecological mapping and targeted threatened flora and fauna survey work,
- Support and advice to land and resource managers on conservation action,
- Assessing the feasibility of project approaches for conservation outcomes,
- Ecological monitoring, involving the design and implementation of monitoring programs, surveys for threatened species, running long-term monitoring projects
- Preparation of technical reports for public and private sector clients
- Supporting teams on the delivery of projects
- Working with the General Manager – New Initiatives and other senior staff to assist with business planning and make strategic decisions for the business’ development
- Support high-integrity outcomes for the restoration and conservation of nature through the application of the NaturePlus ™ Scheme across Australia
- Problem-solve roadblocks to high impact outcomes across project portfolio
- Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders to progress positive restoration and conservation outcomes across project portfolio
- Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in people and operations
- Provide input to preliminary assessment and design of NaturePlus™ Assessment projects
- Assist with the management and mitigation of risks
- Provide communications and leadership to others in the organisation in relation to NaturePlus™
- Demonstrated experience applying ecological knowledge to real life situations
- Tertiary Qualification in Science (post graduate preferred)
- Demonstrated high level planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organisation, including Executive and C-level
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and display initiative
- Actively and constructively participate in collaborative activities to achieve shared goals, accepting joint responsibility for outcomes
- Holds yourself and others accountable to the highest in moral and ethical standards
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve by implementing sustainable solutions
- Curious and courageous in uncharted territory
- Values working collaboratively and inclusively to deliver collective impact
- Uses intellect and street smarts to think ahead, evolve ideas and push boundaries
- Down to earth, purposeful and humble in your approach
- Values and prioritises team wellbeing
Senior Remote Sensing Specialist
GreenCollar
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The Role
GreenCollar is currently looking for a full time Senior Remote Sensing Specialist. This person will report to the Technical Services Team Leader.
The location for the role is Sydney, however the position could be performed remotely from anywhere in Australia for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Work independently, and as a member of a team of scientific and technical staff and contribute to the team and the business unit’s day to day operations, functioning and culture.
- Apply GIS and remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve geospatial problems for projects involving natural resources.
- Responsible for the spatial design and monitoring of Carbon and other Ecosystem Services projects at different scales and across a variety of landscapes in compliance with legislative requirements
- Responsible for the interpretation of satellite imagery and remote sensing datasets to the highest level to ensure data integrity is well-managed and interpreted
- Responsible for the development and coordination of technical due diligence and feasibility assessments of existing projects, and new projects when required.
- Responsible for maintaining internal documentation on the use of spatial information.
- Responsible for creation of mathematical and computational models to simulate and analyze remote sensing data and phenomena.
- Assist with research and development of the spatial design for new or improved methods for mapping and monitoring landscape attributes, including land cover and vegetation.
- A tertiary qualification in remote sensing, geospatial science, GIS or physical science or similar with specific coursework or relevant work experience in remote sensing, image processing
- Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and methods of remote sensing
- A solid understanding of new and revised legislative and regulatory changes that impact existing and emerging project portfolios.
- Expert knowledge and application of LiDAR/Point Cloud processing, ESRI or other GIS software, 3D modelling.
- Expert knowledge with image analysis tools such as ENVI version 5 or higher and/or SNAP
- Proficiency with programming languages such as SQL, R or Python
- Experience in landscape mapping and monitoring using remote sensing is essential.
- The ability to translate data to meaningful information for reporting or analytical purposes.
- Ability to work with and guide a team of technical specialists.
- Be a reliable team player with the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong communication skills
- A positive and approachable work attitude.
- Working on multiple projects simultaneously, having the ability to prioritise workload and adapting to revised deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible working culture, giving you the choice on how and where you work.
- 25 days paid leave annually
- Paid parental leave
- Our Employee Assistance Program Uprise provides a holistic approach to mental and physical wellbeing whilst also providing free counselling services for each incident that our Team Members face
- Regular social activities and events both in person and online
