Soil Field Officer
Based in Northam, WA
Contract until 31 March 2028
Part time – 30.4 hours per week
Salary per annum $66,548 per annum (pro rata) ($42.90 per hour)
Applications close 18 August 2025
About the Role
Are you happiest with your boots on the ground, clipboard in hand, and soil under your nails? We’re looking for a scientifically curious and practically minded Soil Field Officer to help deliver the National Soil Monitoring Program. Based in Northam with travel across the Wheatbelt, this hands-on role suits someone who loves land, data, and getting stuck into meaningful environmental work.
You’ll join our Sustainable Agriculture team and get to work sampling soils, collecting field data, and engaging with local landholders across our region. This is a physically active role with a strong safety culture. We value people who take initiative, work independently in remote settings, and bring a collaborative spirit back to the team.
About Wheatbelt NRM
Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with community, biodiversity, agriculture and government to provide regional leadership and direction for sustainable land use and the conservation of natural resources in the Avon River Basin of Western Australia. You can see our current projects and activities on our website, www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au.
Why Wheatbelt NRM?
We take care of our people because we can’t take care of Country without them.
Here’s what we offer:
- Flexible working days and times
- 23 Annual Leave days per year (for full-time equivalent)
- Paid activity breaks and equipment for promoting active office-life
- A remote work policy that respects work-life balance
- Contractual salary increases to align with inflation
Selection Criteria
Please address the following criteria in a cover letter:
Technical Skills
- Tertiary degree in agriculture with soils units, OR equivalent soil-specific training
- Able to perform manual tasks as part of fieldwork
- Current WA Driver’s Licence
Project Management Skills
- Experience monitoring project tasks, timelines and deliverables
- Can manage resources to keep things running smoothly
Self-Management
- Able to meet deadlines without constant supervision
- Takes responsibility and asks questions when unsure
Communication
- Clear, respectful communication with both colleagues and stakeholders
Teamwork
- A team player who contributes to a supportive, productive work culture
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button at the top right of the screen, or email hr@wheatbeltnrm.org.au with your Cover letter and Resume as one compiled PDF.
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen, or entitled to work in Australia for the full length of the contract (3 years) without any sponsorship requirements, and you must have a valid class C driver’s licence. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be considered for this role.
Want to know more?
Contact Dimity Boggs at dboggs@wheatbeltnrm.org.au or 0438 097 022 for a confidential discussion.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and people of all ages.
A Note on AI and Application Review
All applications to Wheatbelt NRM are reviewed by people — not artificial intelligence. This helps us maintain a fair and thoughtful recruitment process, though it may mean a slower response time during high application periods. You’re welcome to contact hr@wheatbeltnrm.org.au at any time for an update on your application status. If you choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, we recommend removing emojis and ensuring the language reflects your own voice, knowledge and experience.
