PILUNGAH RESERVE
RESERVE MANAGER
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:
$74,016 - $90,464 plus 11.5% super
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Tuesday the 1st of April 11:30pm AEST.
Job Description:
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Reserve Manager - Pilungah 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 Reserve
Area: 233,000 ha
Location: 470km south of Mt Isa
Pilungah has much more to offer than just red desert sand! There are 233,000ha of protected flood plains, gidgee woodlands, spinifex grasslands and dune country. With 268 different species of animals, the nature reserve is also a hot bed for many reptiles. BHA protection of Pilungah gives the desert back its fringe and a refuge for wildlife.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
The Reserve Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day management of Pilungah Reserve meets the goals of Bush Heritage Australia. Management of the Reserve occurs within the context of the Reserve Property Management Plan.
The Reserve Manager will be expected to represent and promote Bush Heritage in the region and will also provide advice to Bush Heritage’s planning, marketing and operations programs to ensure that the goals of the organisation are efficiently achieved.
Job Requirements:
The Reserve Manager will require a sound understanding of applied conservation ecology, adaptive management, and natural resource management, and will have extensive experience in applying these principles for conservation.
The Reserve Manager will also have experience in business management, implementing / applying safety related activities and preparing and managing budgets. Amongst other attributes they will possess skills for managing land, plant and equipment, and supervising staff and volunteers, in a remote bush environment.
Due to the remote location and occasional periods of isolation, the Reserve Manager needs to be comfortable with periods of isolation, to be self-sufficient, resilient, and possess practical and problem-solving skills
Job Benefits:
Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
Work and live at one of our Reserves in Western Queensland, Pilungah Reserve. Accommodation is provided on Pilungah Reserve. Featuring a 4-bedroom house and a fully equipped kitchen supplying everything you need including a dishwasher. If you would like to see photos of the accommodation and surroundings, email employment@bushheritage.org.au
$74,016 - $90,464 plus 11.5% super + Access to 20 days personal leave per year
Relocation assistance
Full time, ongoing
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 Tony Mayo (Healthy Landscape Manager - Arid Riverine) on Tony.Mayo@bushheritage.org.au or Jo Axford (Head of Region - North) on joanna.axford@bushheritage.org.au
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications close Tuesday the 1st of April 11:30pm AEST.
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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