Carbon Farming Project Officer

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Job Title: Carbon Farming Project Officer
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it's tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

Elders is looking for a Carbon Farming Project Officer to join the growing team, on a full-time ,12 month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture, the Carbon Farming Project Officer will support the coordination and delivery of critical Carbon Farming projects for the Elders business.

This newly created position will support growth in Elders carbon farming services and will play an integral role in the coordination and drafting of carbon farming project reports (including feasibility reports). The role will also work with farming clients, Elders expert staff and sub-contractors in the administration and management of carbon farming projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable agriculture in Australia for an iconic, ASX-listed Australian agribusiness.

Responsibilities

Support carbon farming ACCU Scheme project administration, management and reporting
Using Elders GIS and carbon assessment programs to assess feasibility of carbon farming on properties
Delivery of carbon feasibility reports, including client & stakeholder liaison, project design, drafting and compiling reports
Remain up to date with contemporary carbon farming project trends and regulatory requirements
Manage internal and external technical advisers - including related to various carbon farming methods (soil, vegetation, environmental plantings)
Work closely with broader Elders business, to ensure products meet client needs

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, natural resource management, agriculture, GIS or Remote sensing related fields desirable.
Experience in Project Management - including project coordination, administration and report delivery for commercial clients
Experience in GIS or remote sensing
Practical understanding of carbon farming initiatives and registered Carbon farming project implementation in Australia
Practical understanding of farming practices that optimise carbon outcomes in agricultural businesses
The ability to create clear and professional reports with excellent report design and data visualisation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience effectively engaging a variety of stakeholders

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information, email Head of Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture, David McKeon at David.McKeon@elders.com.au or visit our careers page.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 05/03/24