The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) comprises 11 local Councils which collaborate effectively as a group to deliver important projects, undertake strategic planning and engage with governments and key stakeholders on identified key priorities. RAMJO’s core functions and ongoing advocacy strengthens the long-term sustainability, wellbeing and liveability of the region’s communities.

We are currently seeking to fill three positions at RAMJO

Project Officer – Water and Resource Recovery

Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months, with possible extension)
$100,000 + 12% super | Based in Albury or flexible within the RAMJO region

About the role

This career building position will deliver two major streams of work:

• Water Loss Management & Efficiency – lead the roll-out of programs that support local water utilities for participating member councils, with support from our partner the Central NSW Joint Organisation.
• Regional Resource Recovery – support the Regional Resource Recovery Project Manager to deliver projects under RAMJO’s Regional Waste Strategy and the NSW EPA’s Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy.

You will also gain exposure to RAMJO’s wider strategic projects, including Net Zero, Disaster Resilience, and Regional Procurement, making this a unique opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative regional organisation.

Essential criteria

1. Qualifications in Project Management, Environment or other related field; and/or relevant equivalent work experience – All applicants are kindly asked to highlight their relevant work experience in their application
2. Excellent financial and contract management skills
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
4. Experience working within a small team and with stakeholders
5. Class C (standard) Driver’s Licence

Desirable criteria

1. Water Utilities and/or Resource Recovery related experience
2. Experience within the NSW Local Government Sector

Application specifics – how to apply

1. Please provide a current resume and a cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the essential and desirable criteria points, as outlined in this advertisement
2. We strongly encourage applicants to obtain a copy of the position description, which you can request by emailing admin@ramjo.nsw.gov.au and/or for a confidential discussion, please contact Executive Officer Yvonne Lingua on 0408 498 534
3. Applications for the role will close on Sunday 28 September at 11:59pm
4. Visit www.ramjo.nsw.gov.au for more information on our work and our regional priorities.

With flexible and hybrid working arrangements on offer, RAMJO welcomes and encourages applications from candidates anywhere within the RAMJO footprint.