Globally there is no bigger cause to work for right now than protecting and increasing the resilience of the environment, and communities that are reliant upon it. We have the privilege of working in one of the world’s most biologically diverse regions – the only place in the world with two interconnected World Heritage Areas, the Wet Tropics Forests and the Great Barrier Reef.

We need talented people with diverse skills, knowledge and experiences who love working with a broad range of partners.

Terrain NRM has been recognised as one of the best workplaces in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Financial Review, and when people ask what it’s like to work here, you’ll usually hear the same themes. Find out more about working for Terrain NRM

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We have several vacancies at the moment: In our Water Quality Team and on our Board of Directors.

1.Water Quality Project Assistants, Tropical North Queensland   

We’re looking for casual Water Quality Project Assistants in the Tully region to help monitor local waterways during the wet season (November to May). If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and don’t mind getting your boots muddy—this could be the perfect fit!

As part of our team, you’ll assist with water sampling during rainfall and streamflow events – often at short notice. It’s hands-on work that contributes to protecting our local environment and supporting community awareness around water quality.

You’ll need to be:

• Based in or near Tully
• Comfortable working independently & outdoors
• Good with communication & record keeping
• Available at short notice during rainfall events
• A team player

What’s in it for you?

• Great pay: $38.04 – $41.17/hr + 25% casual loading
• Training provided – no experience needed
• Supportive team culture
• Work that matters – help protect our waterways

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.

To apply or find out more, DOWNLOAD our application kit for more details

Applications close: Monday, 13 October 2025 at 9:00 AM (AEST).

2. Directors – Terrain NRM 

We are currently seeking three passionate, dedicated people to join our Board of Directors.

Terrain NRM is an independent, not-for-profit and community-based environmental stewardship organisation.
Since 2003, we have been designing and delivering innovative natural resource management project across the nine river catchments of the Wet Tropics NRM region – from the Daintree to the Herbert and across the Atherton Tablelands. We are part of Australia’s network of 54 natural resource management organisations. We work closely with all 12 NRM organisations in Queensland, in particular Cape York NRM and Gulf Savannah NRM.

Three positions will be available due to retirement by rotation, in accordance with the Constitution. These are three-year positions (including five board meetings per calendar year plus board planning meetings and subcommittee meetings).

Our directors are:

• Passionately committed to sustainable natural resource management or capacity building in communities in the Wet Tropics region.
• Collaborative workers who ensure that the best strategic NRM interests of the region are delivered.
• Overseers of the strategic delivery of community-based NRM.

To find out more, including remuneration, please read our information pack. Applications close at 4:30pm on Monday 6 October.

Terrain Directors Application Information Pack

Terrain Directors Application Form

For more information, contact the Company Secretary, Mel Sherrin on 0412 219 018 or on melanie.sherrin@terrain.org.au

3. Emerging Leader on our Board of Directors

Terrain NRM started its Emerging Leader Program in 2018 to create opportunities for young leaders in the Wet Tropics region and to bring youth perspectives into board-level decision-making. Through the program, we invite aspiring directors to join the organisation’s board in a two-way learning dynamic over a 12-month fixed term designed to benefit both parties. There is a strong focus on diversity. Emerging Leaders have so far represented a wide range of sectors including business, tourism, agriculture, conservation and local government. One thing that all past Emerging Leaders have had in common is a desire to understand the inner workings of a skills-based board.

To find out more, please read our information pack. Applications close on 27 October 2025 at 4:30pm.

Emerging Board Leader Information Pack

Emerging Board Leader Application Form