Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator

Company: South West NRM (Natural Resource Management) Location: Bunbury and/or Katanning (or hybrid) Type: Full time or Part-time (Full Time equivalent), 3-year fixed term contract Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 based on experience and qualifications Annual salary CPI-increase Flexible work from home and office options Plus 12% superannuation About the Position South West NRM is searching for a passionate Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF) to help empower farmers and landholders with adopting climate-smart, sustainable practices across one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions. Join a respected, high-performing not-for-profit team driving adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, innovation and community engagement. Your days will be filled with purpose—supporting farmers, collaborating with industry, exploring emerging carbon and biodiversity markets, running events, engaging with First Nations organisations and helping deliver on-ground projects that drive meaningful change. You will be: Engaging and informing farmers, community groups, and agriculture industries about climate-smart, sustainable agriculture practices. Connecting farmers, community groups and agriculture industries with trusted advisors to achieve climate-smart, sustainable agriculture outcomes. Develop understanding and share information on new and emerging carbon and biodiversity markets. Supporting the delivery of projects including assisting with events, communication activities, and engaging with First Nations peoples and organisations. Travelling regularly to attend events and farm site visits. Reviewing and updating a comprehensive Work Plan considering key threats, activities to address threats, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and communications. Complete quarterly reporting and manage deliverables. Contribute to the operation of South West NRM and actively promote the organisation's achievements. SWNRM values diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with diverse abilities. We are committed to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive and we are seeking team members that can help deliver on that commitment. What you will bring to the team Extensive knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices, supported by a degree, diploma or demonstrated experience (2+ years) in agriculture, agricultural science, environmental science or agribusiness. Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders such as farmers, agricultural industry bodies, researchers, government, community groups, Aboriginal organisations, private consultants, and volunteers. Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced written communication skills and experience with preparing material for newsletters, social media and other communication platforms. Ability to work autonomously, manage own time and priorities. Current C Class driver’s license. Ability to travel to rural and remote locations with occasional overnight stays. Australian Residency or eligibility to legally work in Australia. About SWNRM South West NRM is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to build healthy and productive ecosystems in South West Western Australia. We do this by working with a wide network of partners to undertake on-ground works, research, education, behaviour change and engagement. We are a small team and pride ourselves on our collaboration, exceptional project delivery with diverse partners, including land managers, government, corporates and industry bodies, universities, First Nations, and community groups. The organisation maintains a website which contains substantial information. Benefits on offer Be part of a long-standing, not-for-profit, independent organisation with a mission to improve the health of our environment and sustainable management of our natural resources in the SW of WA, a recognised global biodiversity hotspot. How to apply To apply for this role, please send a CV and written application of no more than three pages addressing how you meet the requirements of the role to *******@hmsolutions.com.au by 5PM 12th December 2025. Any questions about the role and for a copy of the full job description, please contact Peter Clifton on ***. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, come from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, or are a person of diverse abilities, we invite you to share this in your application. This information helps us ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and equitable; however, sharing is entirely optional and will be treated with confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr