The Company
Pastoral Partners Australia (PPA) is a pastoral landholder that supports external animal grazing operations, generates high integrity Australian Carbon Credit Units from native vegetation regeneration projects, and seeks to improve biodiversity and animal welfare outcomes. PPA partners with pastoral families and businesses looking to expand their operations and/or create a more diverse and sustainable future for their family. PPA promotes the maintenance of sustainable communities and local employment.
The Position
In line with continued growth, PPA now seeks an Environmental Field Officer to join the team to work closely with the Chief Carbon Scientist, focusing on the coordination and monitoring of carbon and sustainability projects. PPA own and manage numerous pastoral properties in SE QLD and are in the process of acquiring more. This strategy is part of a broader picture for the organisation, to develop assets that promote and maintain sustainable and productive grazing/farming enterprises integrated within a regenerative farming system.
In this role you will be the link between the assets and head office and liaise regularly with farm management, the Chief Carbon Scientist, and third-party service providers to ensure projects are being run effectively. You will play a pivotal role in 'ground truthing' potential and existing vegetation projects and biodiversity projects across the existing owned properties and the acquisition targets.
Principal activities will include:
Field based botanical survey work, including vegetation and ecological mapping Flora and Fauna survey work Researching and assisting with sustainability initiatives Supporting and advising land and resource managers Assessing the ability for project areas to regenerate and reach forest cover as defined by Kyoto Protocol. Ecological monitoring, design and implementation of monitoring programs Preparation and delivery of technical reports The Person
We are keen to hear from you if you possess the following key background, skills, and key attributes: Experience and/or high levels of interest in sustainability Knowledge of local flora and fauna and sustainable best practices of the agriculture industry, business and communities Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment Strong analytical, writing and documentation skills Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to think critically, problem solve, and trouble shoot issues Ability to work strategically, collaboratively and in a timely manner with colleagues, management, and external stakeholders Down to earth personality, and humble in your approach Ability and willingness to travel with overnight stays in remote locations Mapping, GIS experience will be highly regarded Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field will be highly regarded This is an exceptional opportunity to join an Australian Agribusiness company focussed on the long-term growth of the business and broader community. A remuneration package in line with skills and experience is on offer to attract candidates of the highest calibre. For initial inquiries please phone Tiffany Coggan or Mark Turner on ******** or apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au