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.
About the role
The Engagement Manager will play a crucial role within GreenCollar’s Research and Development (R&D) program, driving the strategic direction of landholder stakeholder engagement. A key focus of this role is to translate technical knowledge into clear, practical guidance and tools, ensuring landholders and internal teams can effectively understand and apply R&D insights to enhance project performance and land management outcomes.
As a member of the R&D team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of education and training materials and manage the deployment of diverse communication channels to support knowledge transfer. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with proven experience working with landholders and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to knowledge-sharing.
The location for the role is flexible but with a preference for Sydney.
Your day to day responsibilities at GreenCollar will include:
- Advocate for, develop and implement feasible and effective engagement processes which support knowledge translation, capacity building and outreach.
- Support dissemination of new knowledge from GreenCollar R&D for internal and external stakeholders by effectively translating and communicating scientific outputs.
- Facilitate the translation of technical content into clear, practical advice to support adaptive land management.
- Support the development of landholder-facing materials such as monitoring updates, practice guidelines, fact sheets, and case studies.
- Coordinate landholder engagement activities associated with R&D projects, field trials, or demonstration sites.
- Work with the Portfolio and Business Development teams to align R&D outputs with landholder needs.
- In collaboration with the R&D team, lead the development and implementation of consultation and stakeholder engagement activities underpinning current and informing the design of new R&D activities.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills, with experience translating technical or scientific information for practical use.
- Proven experience working with landholders or in community/stakeholder engagement settings.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple activities across teams.
- Comfortable working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Desirable
- Familiarity with natural resource management, agriculture, or carbon/environmental markets.
- Experience with tools such as CRM software and Smartsheets.
- Background in environmental science, agricultural extension, or land management (formal or experiential).
Values & Attributes
- Curious, open-minded, and proactive in connecting people with knowledge.
- Practical and solutions-focused, with a passion for improving land outcomes.
- Respects diverse perspectives, including Indigenous knowledge systems and landholder experience.
Why join GreenCollar?
- A dynamic, growing and innovative leader in the Ecosystem Services market space
- Flexible and hybrid work environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Supportive and dedicated team environment
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Wellbeing leave
- Volunteer leave
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Regular social club activities and events (in person/online)
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment as we believe a diverse and varied workforce is an asset to our company and crucial to our long-term success.
Next steps
If you can see a future with us, then apply by clicking on the link and submitting your resume and covering letter.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to our friendly Human Resources team via [email protected]
If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.
Application close COB, Friday 26 September 2025.
