Environmental Manager

About the role

The Environmental Manager provides strategic, technical and project oversight of Gumatj's seed collection services supporting Rio Tinto's Gove rehabilitation program. The role also leads development of the Gunyangara Nursery and assesses the feasibility of a sustainable seed supply model.

Key responsibilities

• Develop seasonal collection plans based on priority species, quantities, seed maturity, access and rehabilitation needs.
• Lead team meetings and pre-starts, with active participation from Team Leaders.
• Oversee project resourcing, team performance, field delivery and relationships with Rio Tinto.
• Provide technical oversight of species identification, sustainable collection, provenance, seed quality and delivery.
• Establish quality assurance, chain-of-custody, GPS/GNSS, mapping and reporting systems.
• Ensure environmental approvals, permits, cultural protocols, land access, biosecurity and legal requirements are met.
• Monitor budgets, labour, equipment use, project risks and contract performance; obtain approval for out-of-scope work.
• Coordinate Yolŋu staff training and career development with Gumatj Development's Workforce Training and Development Program.
• Lead development of the Gunyangara Nursery and build nursery staff capability as a pathway into Field Operator roles.
• Assess the feasibility of a sustainable seed supply model over the initial two-year contract period.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, land management, ecology, botany, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Experience managing environmental fieldwork, rehabilitation, nursery or native seed collection programs.
• Knowledge of northern Australian flora, sustainable seed collection and spatial data systems.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing safety, contracts, budgets and client reporting.
• Strong planning, communication and stakeholder management skills, including working respectfully with Yolŋu people and Traditional Owners.
• Current driver licence and ability to meet Rio Tinto site-access requirements.

About us

Gumatj Group is a Yolŋu-owned group based in Gunyangara, North-East Arnhem Land. Guided by Gumatj leadership and culture, the Group develops businesses, services and employment pathways that strengthen community wellbeing and support a diversified regional economy. Its activities include mining, civil, construction, retail, social enterprises, community services and emerging industries, with a strong focus on Yolŋu employment, training and leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Six weeks annual leave and access to employee assistance services.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to support Yolŋu employment, caring for Country and environmental rehabilitation.