Environmental Projects Manager – Natural Capital
Brisbane | Full-Time
Join a leading Australian agricultural investment and asset management business driving sustainable farming and natural capital outcomes across diverse agricultural platforms.
Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Gunn Agri Partners manages over $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed across five investment platforms.
Gunn Agri manages agriculture assets Australia wide in mixed farming, grains, grass fed protein, tree nuts, stone fruit and natural capital.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Environmental Projects Senior Manager to lead the delivery of environmental and natural capital projects across our farming platforms.
About the Role
Reporting to the Divisional Director – Natural Capital, this role will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of environmental projects across mixed farming, livestock and cropping operations.
You will work closely with operational and executive stakeholders to deliver projects that support carbon, biodiversity and broader sustainability outcomes, while ensuring commercial practicality and operational success.
Ideally based in Brisbane, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic project planning with on-the-ground implementation.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning and delivery of environmental and natural capital projects across multiple farming platforms
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines and contractor engagement
- Identify and assess opportunities in carbon, biodiversity and environmental markets
- Work closely with platform and farm management teams to align projects with operational priorities and seasonal conditions
- Support procurement, budgeting and commercial decision-making with a strong focus on value and project outcomes
- Coordinate consultants, contractors and service providers to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently
- Maintain project reporting, compliance documentation and stakeholder communications
- Contribute to process improvements, innovation and best-practice project delivery across the Natural Capital division
About You
You are a practical and commercially focused project manager with strong agricultural industry knowledge and experience delivering projects from planning through to execution.
You will bring:
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Tertiary qualifications in Agribusiness, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Business or a related discipline
- Experience managing projects within agriculture, natural capital, sustainability, land development or related sectors
- Strong understanding of Australian agricultural production systems, particularly mixed farming, livestock and/or cropping operations
- Commercial acumen with the ability to assess costs, risks, returns and operational trade-offs
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience coordinating teams, contractors and external providers
- High attention to detail with strong organisational and reporting capabilities
- Proficiency across Microsoft Office and GIS/mapping applications
Why Join Gunn Agri Partners?
Purpose with Impact – Contribute to sustainable agriculture and natural capital outcomes
Values-Led Culture – Excellence, Teamwork, Community, Integrity and Sustainability
Career Development – Build capability within a growing and evolving business
Collaborative Environment – Work closely with experienced professionals across agriculture, sustainability and investment
Competitive Benefits – Including salary sacrifice, purchase leave, parental leave, EAP, novated leasing and more
Location
Ideally based in Brisbane, however exceptional candidates may also be considered in Bondi Junction or Albury.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a growing, purpose-driven asset management business. If you are passionate about agriculture, sustainability and delivering impactful environmental projects, we would love to hear from you.
Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.
