Join the HLN Team
We are always interested in meeting new people who might be a good fit for our HLN family – both staff and contractors. If you are interested in working with HLN, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Employment Positions available
New position available: NRM Technical Lead
Applications close Sunday, 14 December 2025.
For more details, contact Dr Alison Southwell at [email protected] or 0428 531 098.
Drive transformative change in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Join Holbrook Landcare Network, an award-winning organisation at the forefront of climate-smart agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and nature-positive farming practices. Work closely with leading farmers, researchers, and industry experts to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve soil health, enhance ecosystem resilience, and contribute to state and national sustainability strategies.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to head our Natural Resource Management (NRM) team. This role will innovate, coordinate, and implement transformative projects that integrate advanced technologies and evidence-based practices to achieve measurable outcomes—such as improved soil health; profitable and productive low-carbon landscapes; enhanced and connected on-farm native ecosystems, and increased drought resilience across farms in the eastern Murray region.
Position Highlights:
- Innovation & Impact: Work on some of the biggest issues affecting our rural landscapes. Lead projects in carbon farming, biodiversity and nature-repair markets, ESG, climate adaptation, climate-smart practices and protection of endangered species, delivering tangible benefits for farmers and the environment.
- Career development and collaboration: Work alongside leading farmers, researchers, and industry specialists. Access mentoring opportunities and contribute to national networks shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
- Join an organisation with strong values: We exist for our members who take great pride and pleasure in our landscape, our community and our contribution. Workplace flexibility, teamwork, inclusion and being part of our local community are core values for the close team you’d be joining.
Employment Details:
- Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) or flexible arrangements available.
- Fixed term until December 2027, with rolling extensions based on performance and funding.
- Location: Holbrook (flexible work options negotiable).
- Salary: Negotiable – commensurate to experience.
- Support: Employee Access Program, training, travel and phone budget provided.
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Interested in work experience or placement?
Holbrook Landcare Network (HLN) is committed to supporting the education of our future environmental and agricultural professional workforce, and is always happy to accept applications for both short and long-term work experience/work placement students.
Applicants are expected to submit a resume and letter of introduction via the JotForm link below or by email to [email protected]. Please make sure to detail the nature of the work placement requirements for your educational institution and interests for wishing to work with us. HLN will consider every application on their merit and in light of current staff availability for supervision. Students may be required to interview.
Expressions of Interest - Sub-contractor opportunities
– There are currently no sub-contractor opportunities.