About Nature Network Bendigo Region Nature Network Bendigo Region (Nature Network) is an independent, not-for-profit, apolitical community-based organisation established to service Community, Environment, and Landcare groups in the Bendigo Region, focusing on eastern and southern areas of Bendigo.
Our vision is 'A Landcare Network that is actively supporting groups to restore ecosystems and connect the community to the landscape'.Our purpose is to 'Protect and enhance our landscape by connecting people with the natural environment, through coordinated and collaborative efforts with our member groups, community, and partners'.About the Position Nature Network has received funding from the Victorian Government's Victorian Landcare Facilitator Program to employ a Landcare Facilitator until 31 March 2026. The Landcare Facilitator's role is to enable the effective participation of Landcare and environmental volunteer groups and networks, landholders, and the wider community in natural resource management activities that protect, enhance, and restore the natural environment, and improve sustainable land management.
The purpose of the Landcare Facilitator is to support environmental groups, networks, landholders, and the wider community in undertaking on-ground NRM works and activities for the protection, enhancement, and restoration of our land and natural environment. The Facilitator will also help to build group, network, and community capacity and resilience.
Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in NRM, Environmental Science, Agriculture, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of community engagement programs or NRM projects, evidencing project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.Excellent interpersonal, networking, and conflict management skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with and motivate a range of stakeholders.Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise assessments and reports suitable for communication to a range of stakeholders, government bodies, and community members. It is highly desirable that the applicant possesses good public presentation skills.An ability to cooperatively and collaboratively solve problems, negotiate innovative solutions to difficult tasks, and develop and improve effective partnerships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders to achieve NRM outcomes.Proven organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and achieve objectives within timeline and budget constraints.Other Position Requirements It is expected the incumbent will progress Nature Network objectives and our guidance documentation 'Blueprint for Action' and Strategic Plan.The incumbent requires the ability to regularly travel to areas within the Nature Network area, but may include additional travel to attend Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars, subject to Board requirement.Experience or understanding in the use and application of geographic information systems, information technology, and social media.Nature Network is an equal opportunity employer, which offers a flexible workplace.
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