The Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups is a volunteer-lead community organisation that facilitates the development of Landcare in the Yass Valley. Our Network has five local Landcare Groups with projects that range from revegetation and regenerative agriculture to reserve management and restoration. We also source climate-ready seed for direct seeding, grow 10-20 000 climate-ready tubestock each year and, host learning and educational events to support all these activities. We have recently won a number of grants to support new and existing projects and we need an extra team member to help us deliver these.
PROJECT OFFICER
(approx. 14 hours per fortnight 6 -12 month contract)
Expression of Interest Close 1st March 2026
YAN is looking for a self-starter who has project experience in similar organisations. If you can keep projects moving and volunteers motivated, while demonstrating the quality results that YAN achieves to funders and supporters and engaging the wider community, you are the kind of person we are looking for.
This Project Officer will:
- work with the YAN and local Landcare Group members to deliver outcomes required from grants and local action plans,
undertake event management to support Landcare volunteers to host and run local events,
- support planning and access to environmental specialists as required,
- draft and submit grant applications to secure funding and resources for Landcare projects,
- monitor, evaluate and report on project activities and outcomes, stimulate local community engagement and participation in Landcare across the Yass Valley at face-to-face events and through regular communications including newsletters and social media.
The Project Officer works closely with the YAN Landcare Coordinator and liaises with Committees and Members of local Landcare Groups and project stakeholders. The Chair of the Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups will initially supervise the Project Officer and the YAN Landcare Coordinator will be available for induction and handover.
Remuneration is $45-$50 per hour depending on experience. Initial contract will be from February-March 2026 to 31 July 2026 with a possible extension of 6 months to 31 Jan 2027.
Driver’s licence, own vehicle and own computer and home-based work space are needed to fulfil this role.
For more information or apply
Please contact Sarah McGrath at [email protected] with any questions and send a brief resume and introductory letter to [email protected] to express your interest in this important role.
We look forward to hearing from you
Sarah McGrath - YAN Landcare Coordinator and
Kath McGuirk - YAN Chair.