Reforestation Project Manager NSW
Reforestation Project Manager
Environmental Planting & Carbon Projects | New South Wales
An established natural capital and carbon investment platform is seeking a Reforestation Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of large-scale environmental planting and reforestation projects across New South Wales.
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of Australia's carbon market, managing projects from acquisition and registration through to establishment, monitoring, compliance, and carbon credit generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of environmental planting and reforestation projects under Australia's carbon market framework.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility reviews, land eligibility assessments, and technical due diligence activities.
- Develop planting strategies, species selection plans, and project registration documentation.
- Manage external contractors, consultants, and landowners through project establishment and implementation.
- Oversee project monitoring, compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and audit preparation.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement with government agencies, industry bodies, landholders, and technical specialists.
- Contribute to investment analysis, project risk assessments, and ongoing project performance reporting.
About You
- Degree qualified in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience delivering reforestation, ecological restoration, carbon, or land management projects.
- Strong understanding of the Australian carbon market and project development lifecycle.
- Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects across regional locations.
- Strong technical writing, project management, and communication skills.
Desirable Experience
- Environmental planting, carbon farming, or nature-based solutions projects.
- Carbon accounting, sequestration methodologies, or carbon credit generation.
- Ecological restoration and native vegetation establishment.
- FullCAM modelling or related carbon estimation tools.
- Experience working with agricultural or rural landholders.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to play a leading role in Australia's growing natural capital and carbon sector.
- Exposure to large-scale environmental and carbon projects.
- Strong career growth potential within a high-performing investment-backed platform.
- Flexible working arrangements and significant project ownership.
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Milan Vidanovic at LVI Associates.
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