About GreenCollar

GreenCollar is Australia’s largest dedicated Environmental Markets advisor and investor. Our team works to understand the environmental values of the land and enable stakeholders to access innovative finance to implement projects with positive environmental and economic outcomes. GreenCollar is the largest provider of abatement under the Australian Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund.

Our clients range from landholders, research groups, non-government organisations, corporations and the Government. To give best value, we bring together an equally diverse and skilled team of scientists, environmental specialists, lawyers and finance professions.

The Role

GreenCollar is looking for an enthusiastic, full time Project Technician to join our Science, Research & Technical Team in Sydney, or Cairns. Reporting to an MRV Coordinator, the Project Technician will work closely with the Assessment, Reporting, Monitoring and GIS teams to ensure the on-time delivery of project assessments and reports across the range of GreenCollar’s project initiatives in regulatory and voluntary environmental markets.

Role Description

Working under the close supervision of an MRV Coordinator the general responsibilities of the role will
include:

• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the status of projects including;
• Undertake modelling for Emission Reduction Fund and Reef Credit projects using ecological modelling tools such as FullCAM, RMT, SavBAT, P2R Projector, MUSIC and others
• Compile project abatement accounts
• Compile assessment documents for both internal and external stakeholders
• Compile project information into abatement reports packages
• Draft and review offsets reports packages
• Assist in the compilation of monitoring data and draft monitoring documents for both internal and external stakeholders
• Carry out data processing and QA/QC within MySQL database ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards
• Assist with project verification and audits
• Field surveying when required, often in remote locations
• Assist with adapting workflow protocols and procedures in a changing environment to complete projects on time and to budget

Skills and experience

• Science background / Tertiary degree
• MySQL experience
• GIS experience (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth)
• Understanding of relevant agricultural industries (eg. sugar cane, bananas, grazing)
• Knowledge of Great Barrier Reef catchments and water quality targets
• Unrestricted Class C driver’s licence and ability to confidently drive manual vehicles
• Ability to work away from home during field trips when required
• Desire to work outdoors, to work hard, and to be accepting of all weather conditions and terrain
• General business knowledge to plan, organise and allocate resources, procedures, and timing to carry out responsibilities
• High attention to detail
• Ability to follow standardised protocols and procedures
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral
• Highly organised and motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• A passion for the natural environment and sustainability
• Positive can-do attitude and the ability to work well both independently and in a team

Some of the Benefits include:

• Flexible working culture, giving you the choice on how and where you work
• 25 days paid leave annually
• Paid parental leave
• Our Employee Assistance Program Uprise provides a holistic approach to mental and physical wellbeing whilst also providing free counselling services (up to 6) for every, different incident that our Team Members face
• Regular social activities and events both in person and online

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Maria Lytsioulis - Head of Human Resources via [email protected] using the subject line: Project Technician - Sydney / Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you can see yourself working at GreenCollar, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

To learn more about your next opportunity at GreenCollar visit https://www.greencollar.com.au

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusive workplace policy

Diversity, equity & inclusion are fundamental values held by GreenCollar and are at the core of what we do, and how we do it. Our commitment to these values is demonstrated by our certification as a B Corporation. We recognise that a diverse and varied workforce is an asset to our company and crucial to our long-term success.

GreenCollar sees diversity as a strength and reflective of the society and client-base in which we live. We are proud to have a staff and stakeholder population with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that can be leveraged to provide the best client and employee engagement possible.