Natural Assets on Farms Coordinator

Overview

0.8-1.0 FTE. Salary $75,000 - $82,000 per annum + superannuation. 

Position summary:

The Natural Assets on Farms Coordinator will play a pivotal role in implementing Biolinks Alliance’s Future Drought Fund: Resilient Landscapes Project, which aims to enhance on-farm drought and climate resilience through building natural capital and scaling up adoption of nature-based solutions. Working with farmers, local networks, Traditional Owners, partner organisations and project ecologists, the Coordinator will support the design, delivery, and extension of demonstration farm projects, while building strong regional engagement and knowledge-sharing networks across central Victoria.

Key responsibilities:

Implementation of demonstration farm projects

  • Contribute to the development of whole farm plans integrating production and natural asset enhancement

  • Support farmers to implement whole-farm natural asset improvement strategies, integrating sustainable agriculture and biodiversity outcomes.

  • Coordinate on-ground works at demonstration farms, including fencing, revegetation, waterway restoration, dam rehabilitation, shelterbelts, and adaptive grazing practices.

  • Oversee baseline assessments and monitoring, working closely with ecologist, landholders and Landcare Network Facilitators  to ensure data is collected according to project standards.

  • Assist with the monitoring and administration of allocated project budgets, including tracking expenditure, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records, while supporting the Program Manager in overall budget management.

Stakeholder engagement and management 

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, Landcare networks, local governments, CMAs, and partner organisations.

  • Act as a key liaison between demonstration farmers, the Biolinks Alliance team, and project partners.

  • Support engagement with Traditional Owners and ensure respect for cultural knowledge and values in farm planning and delivery.

  • Contribute to project reporting, MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning), and communications by providing case studies, data, and farmer stories.

Local network building and planning 

  • Facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning and peer-to-peer networks within and across the two focal regions (Heathcote and Birchip).

  • Support co-design of local climate adaptation and natural capital visions, goals and action plans with landholders and networks.

  • Strengthen connections between demonstration farms and regional organisations to maximise knowledge transfer and practice change.

  • Help link farmers to opportunities in biodiversity and carbon markets, philanthropic funding, and resilience programs.

Knowledge extension

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of field days, farm walks, symposia, and specialist workshops on demonstration sites.

  • Develop practical knowledge resources (e.g. case studies, fact sheets, videos) in collaboration with the Communications Officer.

  • Support the establishment of an online knowledge hub to share project learnings with wider audiences.

  • Actively promote adoption of drought-resilient and biodiversity-friendly farming practices through demonstration and extension.

Key Attributes required:

  • Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work effectively with a small cross-functional team.

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to take on new challenges and support wider organisational needs when required.

  • Practical, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for farmers and landscapes.

  • Passionate about sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

 Competencies and experience required:

Essential

  • Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work effectively with a small cross-functional team.

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to take on new challenges and support wider organisational needs when required.

  • Ability to self-direct and manage competing priorities

  • Practical, solutions-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for farmers and landscapes.

  • Passionate about sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and climate resilience

Desirable

  • Experience in biodiversity/carbon market development or farm planning advisory.

  • Familiarity with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks.

  • Understanding of Traditional Owner engagement principles and Indigenous knowledge systems.

  • Skills in GIS, farm planning tools, or ecological monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications required:

Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, natural resource management, ecology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.


Working conditions:

Biolinks Alliance offers a flexible working arrangement, with all current staff adopting a hybrid model, depending on their personal circumstances.

Application process:

Please email a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key attributes, competencies, experience and qualifications required to sophie@biolinksalliance.org.au

Interview process:

Selected candidates that meet the position requirements will likely proceed through two rounds of interviews, and may also be required to complete a short written competency assessment (1 hour task).

Natural Assets on Farms Coordinator - Position Description