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Position Avaliable:
POSITION TITLE: Executive Officer
LOCATION: Theodore, Qld
SALARY RANGE: $ 58876 +
SUPERVISES: Field Officers x 4
Administrative Staff
PURPOSE OF POSITION
• Implement and operationalise the Dawson Catchment Strategy with the support of the DCCA Management Committee.
• Provision of advice and executive support to the DCCA and its Management Committee.
• Management of the finances, activities and contractual arrangements of the DCCA.
• Management of staff.
• Ensure adherence to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and the DCCA rules.
• Develop and maintain strong linkages with stakeholders.
ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The Dawson Catchment Coordinating Association (DCCA) is an incorporated community organisation that plays an important role in facilitating community, industry and government partnerships to achieve improved natural resource management within the Dawson River Catchment area. This area covers 50 800 square kilometers and supports a population of approximately 35 000.
The DCCA is governed by a Management Committee responsible for the management and operation of the organisation. The Executive Officer position reports directly to the DCCA Management Committee and its Executive. The Management Committee consists of six community delegates, delegates from the Queensland Government Agencies and other key stakeholders.
DCCA works in partnership with the Fitzroy Basin Association and Landcare to deliver on ground works currently funded by the Caring for Our Country commonwealth government program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Possession of a Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Business Management or equivalent work experience.
Drivers License essential.
APPLICATIONS
Intending applicants should contact Kellie Nilsson on 07 4993 1004 or 0417 938 022 or kellie.nilsson@dcca.net.au for a copy of the position description and selection criteria.
Applications close Thursday 15th December 2011 at 5.00pm
Incentives for Grains Best Management Practice...
The Grains BMP program is a voluntary, industry led process which helps broad acre grain growers to identify improved practices which can help enhance the long term profitability of their enterprise. It also helps identify the steps you need to take to incorporate best management practices into your enterprise. In time it will also allow the grains industry to demonstrate good environmental management to the wider community. As part of the collaborative grains BMP project incentive funds are being offered to growers completing the program. The funds are aimed at assisting with activities identified in individuals action plans.
We know that growers are busy people, so each module has been designed to be able to be completed in a few hours, depending on how many action plans you develop and how quickly you work through each part. The program is run over three workshop days with a property visit to develop a project. There are 5 modules which are Soil fertility management, Property design and layout, Pesticide Application, Making best use of rainfall, Integrated pest management. Facilitators will be on hand to help you along the way if you require assistance.
Please email or call the Theodore office to register your interest.
Farm Ready training rebates..
The new national funding program "FarmReady" is now open to applications from landholders, their immediate family and their managers to undertake approved training programs.
The program is offering applicants $1500 per person per year toward training course fees along with a further $500 per person per year against associated expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals and childcare.
Applications must be approved prior to your attendance at the course of your choice. To obtain an Application Form or access the Grant Guidelines, please click on the following link to their website -
http://www.farmready.gov.au/
For news information or to add details please contact - admin@dcca.net.au | 
