Are you an experienced environmental professional who can turn science, data and collaboration into practical outcomes for nature? As FBA’s Environment Coordinator, you’ll lead programs and projects that monitor, protect and improve central Queensland’s natural assets while guiding investment, partnerships and on-ground environmental action.
Position Details
Title: Environment Coordinator
Status: Full time
Salary Classification: Classification 7
Salary: $101,720 - $109,541 (excluding super)
Location: Rockhampton, Gladstone, Theodore, or Emerald (Negotiable)
Reports to: Environment Leader
Roles and Responsibilities
The Environment Coordinator will be accountable for:
Ensuring the efficient and effective development, planning, delivery and reporting of programs and projects in accordance with agreed timelines, budgets, milestones and standards;
Management of all aspects of programs and projects including compliance, planning, contractor management, monitoring and reporting;
Informing/advising/guiding/establishing methods to assess trajectory of condition/extent of natural assets.
Reviewing and implementing methods and tools to inform and support decisions on where and how to invest;
Contributing to the design of new programs and projects, including preparation of applications/tenders;
Coordinating the transfer of technical and regional knowledge and skills throughout the organisation;
Developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with external delivery partners and organisations to achieve best practice outcomes;
Leading the identification and pursuit of opportunities to collaborate with other organisations on natural resource management services;
Supporting an organisation-wide collaborative approach to the exploration of new initiatives that align with and enable FBA to deliver on the FBA strategic plan and vision;
Undertaking work in a manner that complies with FBA policies, procedures and values; and
Supporting the corporate strategy and vision of FBA.
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualification or post-graduate training qualifications in Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or similar discipline is highly desirable. An understanding in scientific methods, models and analysis is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in project and people management is highly regarded.
Other Requirements
The Environment Coordinator will maintain their technical knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office software.
Possession of a current Australian Drivers Licence.
Ability to travel and spend nights away from the home base to attend meetings, conferences and training.
Salary, Superannuation and other Benefits
The successful applicant will be offered a Contract of Employment consistent with the FBA Policies and Procedures and FBA salary framework. In addition to superannuation guarantee payments, FBA offers to match voluntary superannuation contributions by employees up to an additional 3% of salary.
FBA is keen to work with arrangements that suit the right person/people for the job, and to that end, are willing to negotiate part-time arrangements, including job sharing. Daily hours of work are flexible, reflecting the need for the successful applicant to work hours that suit clients.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a cover letter and contact details of two recent referees by applying here on the website. Alternatively, applications can be sent through via email at hr@fba.org.au.
While applicants are not required to answer the selection criteria in their cover letter, selection for the position will be based on the successful applicant’s ability to demonstrate the selection criteria at interview. The selection criteria can be found in the position description below.
Full Position Description
Prior to applying, please make sure you read through the complete position description. For any further questions, please contact the Corporate Services Manager on (07) 4999 2824 or send an email at hr@fba.org.au for more information on the position.
Applications close on 21 June 2026.