Employment - South Coast NRM

Thinking of an NRM career?

With greater community concern about environmental issues and increased demand for services focused on the environment, natural resource management is a growing field.

Employees in the natural resource management field undertake work in areas such as catchment management, landcare, research, soil conservation, marine and coastal rehabilitation, flora and fauna protection.

Employment opportunities exist in the TAFE and university sectors; the mining and minerals industry; government research agencies; and in managing conservation parks, forest or local government reserves and crown land. Community sector organisations such as South Coast NRM are also employers of a wide range of skilled workers.

Tasks performed in natural resource management roles may include;

Flora and fauna conservation
Monitoring of the environment (e.g. soil, water, land and air)
Environmental management and rehabilitation
Invasive species management
Geological, plant and animal surveys
Aboriginal cultural heritage and restoration works
Laboratory work
Developing resource management policies
Working with government and environmental groups to access grant schemes
Developing and implementing community education programs

Competition for positions is high, especially for entry level roles, but by gaining practical experience in a natural resource management organisation your chances of establishing a career in the industry are greatly improved.

Good personal attributes to have or develop are;

An interest in conservation and management of the environment
Ability to grasp scientific information
Sound oral and written communication skills
Affinity with the outdoors
Patience and perseverance
Project management skills

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If you are applying for an advertised position at South Coast NRM, applications must contain the following:

A document addressing the selection criteria

Current résumé or CV featuring employment history

Contact details for three (3) employment referees including current supervisor, where possible

Applications must be emailed to info@southcoastnrm.com.au (unless otherwise specified) with job title in the subject line. PDF attachments preferred. A hard copy version of your application should follow in the post and be marked ‘Confidential’.

Postal address:

Human Resources Coordinator
South Coast NRM
39 Mercer Road
ALBANY WA 6330

Closing date: Applications must be received by close of business on the deadline day advertised. Late or pro-forma applications will not be accepted.

Privacy notification: South Coast NRM requires declarations and personal information relevant to your employment. The collection and handling of this information will be consistent with the best practice guidelines of the Australian Privacy Commissioner.

Criminal history checks: For some vacancies, successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to the finalising of the selection process.

Notification of outcomes and post interview feedback: Applicants will be advised by letter of the outcome of the selection process. On request, the Chairman of the selection panel will arrange for feedback on the panel’s decision.

Note: Only applicants addressing the selection criteria will be considered