Connecting Country Reconnects
Posted on 4 August, 2017 by Connecting Country
Many people in the local community have seen that Connecting Country are currently advertising for a new Director, and have wondered what is happening. There have been some significant changes in the various environmental restoration projects that we are undertaking. While this includes some new projects that will take the organisation into the future, there needs to be some staff changes to reflect their differing scope and size.
Current co-directors, Chris Timewell and Krista Patterson-Majoor, have been working with Connecting Country’s Committee of Management to develop a new structure over the past twelve months. This has resulted in a newly defined director’s role which is currently being advertised (CLICK HERE). Other staff roles will continue to support local Landcare groups, coordinate education and engagement activities, monitor biodiversity and provide assistance to landholders to implement habitat restoration and environmental enhancement on their properties. As part of this, we will be working on some exciting new projects which are already underway including collaborations with organisations and agencies such as the North Central CMA, Parks Victoria, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, Coliban Water, the Wettenhall Environment Trust, Victorian National Parks Association, Trust for Nature and our local Landcare groups. These will keep our staff and volunteers busy for the next two years at least!
Chris says, ‘Connecting Country is in a healthy and stable position – a great launching pad for its next phase. With all of the wonderful support of the staff, committee, members and other supporters, its future remains very bright’.
Krista adds, ‘It’s been an incredible opportunity working here over the past eight years and we are very proud of what Connecting Country has achieved, but we feel the time is right for someone new to take the reins. No doubt we will both stay involved with the organisation to some extent into the future’.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank long-term staff member Naomi, who is taking a break to concentrate on her health and family. Naomi starting volunteering with Connecting Country in 2010 and joined the staff team in 2012. Most recently, Naomi has been coordinating our education program, publicity, and assisting with Connecting Country’s strategic development and future funding proposals. She has been an enthusiastic and committed member of the team and we want to wish her all the best.
Applications are being received for the new director role until the close of business (5pm) on 7 August 2017. CLICK HERE to view details about the role.
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