CARNARVON STATION
FIELD OFFICER
QLD
For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
$64, 362 - $78,664, plus super
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Applications close Sunday 22nd Sept 2024
Job Description:
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Carnarvon to join the North team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
Carnarvon sits in the Brigalow Belt bioregion – one of the most extensive, fertile and well-watered areas in northern Australia.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Carnarvon Station Reserve Manager, the Field Officer is the second command and plays a key role in managing Carnarvon Station Reserve.
The Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of Carnarvon Station Reserve meets the goals of the Reserve Management Plans and Bush Heritage. As a Reserve based position, the Field Officer will manage and work in collaboration with Carnarvon Reserve.
Specifically, it is essential that you have relevant work experience for this role as documented in this Position Description.
The position is based at Carnarvon Station 200km NNE of Augathella Qld, it is a remote location with periods of isolation during wet weather.
Job Requirements:
Have general rural/station maintenance skills, fencing, water supply and reticulation, road maintenance, basic steel and timber fabrication skills, operate and maintain plant and equipment.
Have experience working on bushfire containment and planned burns.
Be a team player with ability to see the bigger picture.
Have an aptitude to improvise and think on your feet.
Have a strong work ethic and take pride in a job done well.
Experience in working and living in remote areas or have the ability and resilience to work and live in remote areas.
Current open drivers’ licence with 4WD experience, including recovery skills
Job Benefits:
Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
Live and work at Carnarvon Station Reserve, Qld
$64, 362 - $78,664, plus super
Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave..
Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
To apply for this role (and see the full position description), simply click the link below and fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV.
If you require further information, please contact Chris Wilson (Healthy Landscape Manager - North Region) on cwilson@bushheritage.org.au
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications close Sunday 14th Sept 2024
Applications without required skills will not be considered.
Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.
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