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HAMELIN STATION

FIELD OFFICER

WA

BUSH HERITAGE AUSTRALIA

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:

$61,913 - $75,627, plus super

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until position filled

Job Description:

  • Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Hamelin Station to join the WA and SA team.

  • This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

  • Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.

  • Live and work at Hamelin Station Reserve, WA


About Hamelin

Area: 202,644 ha
Location: 250km N of Geraldton

Abutting the shore of Hamelin Pool and the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Hamelin Reserve is a former sheep station of exceptional conservation importance.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Reserve Manager, the Field Officer is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities associated with this position. 

  • The Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of the Reserve meets the goals of the Reserve Management Plan and Bush Heritage. Reserve-based staff will manage and work in collaboration with non-reserve staff to contribute to the operation of the reserve.

Job Requirements:

Specifically, it is expected that the incumbent will have relevant work experience and hold required certification, undertake competency assessments and can demonstrate experience or will complete the following formal training over a 12 - 24-month period:

  • Chemcert – agricultural chemical user accreditation and proven experience with backpack and motorised units

  • Chainsaw operations

  • Firearms license and use

  • First aid certificate

  • 4WD Skills

  • Fire crew member training.

  • Tractor operating and other machinery skills such as brush cutters, backpack blowers and diesel generators.

  • Other training as appropriate such as welding, basic fabrication, building infrastructure maintenance, road building, drainage, surface repair, basic mechanics, and fencing

Job Benefits:

  • Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.

  • Live and work at Hamelin Station Reserve, WA

  • $61,913 - $75,627, 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. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV.


If you require further information, please contact Sarah Gilleland (Hamelin Station Reserve Manager) on Sarah.Gilleland@bushheritage.org.au


PLEASE NOTE: 

  • 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.

20241003 | CL 20241104

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