Program Manager – Environmental Rehabilitation

Are you an experienced program or project manager with a passion for the environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Terrain NRM—a leading not-for-profit environmental stewardship organisation—at the forefront of protecting and restoring rivers, estuaries, wetlands and reefs across Far North Queensland.

This senior role is responsible for overseeing large, complex, multi-million-dollar rehabilitation programs delivered in partnership with landholders, Traditional Owners, councils, industry and research organisations.

With an initial focus on riverine, floodplain and wetland rehabilitation, the role will ensure projects deliver measurable ecological outcomes, meet governance and compliance requirements, strengthen community and landholder participation, and deliver community benefits.

We’re looking for:

Demonstrated experience (7+ years) managing large-scale natural resource management, environmental rehabilitation, environmentally focused or engineering programs ($2–30M+).
Proven leadership skills with experience managing high performing multi-disciplinary teams and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Solid grounding in project governance, contract management and financial oversight with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risk, conflict and complexity.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience engaging across a range of stakeholders and sectors.
Commercial awareness and a track record of developing funding proposals and securing investment.

Benefits of the role

Based out of Cairns, Tully, Innisfail or Atherton.
Permanent Full Time (36.25 hours per week).
Flexible working arrangements including working from home.
Positive workplace culture.
5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Attractive renumeration from $118,031-$127,758 (based on 72.5 hours per fortnight). Terrain NRM is committed to attracting and retaining skilled professionals and offers competitive, market-aligned remuneration. For the right applicant, we are open to negotiating Engineering Industry Incentives to ensure the total employment package appropriately reflects the expertise and experience brought to the role.
Salary sacrificing available.

How to Apply

Before applying, please download the application kit at www.terrain.org.au/about-us/employment/

for the position description and selection criteria.

All applications MUST be submitted online through the ‘Apply‘ button and include the following:

Cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying. We encourage you to include any community involvement or personal experiences that highlight your connection to your culture and heritage.
Resume (maximum 4 pages)
A separate section addressing the selection criteria (maximum two pages). The selection criteria is listed in the application kit. Please provide a description and examples of how you consider you meet each of the criteria and use headings to clearly show which selection criteria is being addressed.

We encourage anyone interested in the position to contact Tamara Wilson, the Waterway Health Leader, before applying, for an informal discussion on the role and opportunity with Terrain NRM, or for more information. You can reach Tamara on 0408 702 780. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Applications close Monday 16 February 2026 at 9:00 AM (AEST).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. We are committed to creating a workplace that values and celebrates cultural diversity, and we actively support the employment and career development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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