MULLIGAN RIVER
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 11.30pm Sunday 3rd Nov 2024
Job Description:
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Mulligan River to join our North team at Pilungah Reserve.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
About Pilungah
Area: 233,000 ha
Location: 470km south of Mt Isa
On the edge of the Simpson Desert, Pilungah (formerly named Cravens Peak) protects gibber plains, red sandy dune fields, semi-permanent waterholes and Coolabah woodlands. Catchments channel life-giving flood waters into the Mulligan River. Supports a remarkable diversity of reptiles.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Mulligan River Healthy Landscape Manager, the Field Officer is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities associated with this position.
The Field Officer will work with the Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of Pilungah and Ethabuka reserves 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 Ecologists and other non-reserve staff to contribute to the management and operation of Pilungah and Ethabuka reserves.
Specifically, it is essential that you have relevant work experience for this role as documented in this Position Description.
The position is based at Pilungah Reserve, it is a remote location with periods of high temperatures, and isolation during wet weather.
Job Requirements:
An interest in nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage
Demonstrated experience in rural land management and or on ground natural resource management
Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements in a rural environment.
A sound level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.
Proven ability to undertake practical skills relating to mechanical, infrastructure, plant and equipment repair and maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member under both direct and remote supervision.
Ability to work alongside and supervise volunteers, visitors and contractors.
Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms.
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 Pilungah Reserve, Central West Queensland
$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 Luke Cusack (Healthy Landscape Manager - Mulligan River) on luke.cusack@bushheritage.org.au
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications close 11.30pm Sunday 3rd Nov 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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