Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Scottsdale and Tarcutta Reserves to join the Southeast 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
Work at Scottsdale and Tarcutta Reserves in NSW
1 FTE is $66, 293 - $81, 024 (pro rata for part time 0.9 FTE) plus 12% super
Part time, 0.9 FTE (34.2hrs, 4.5 days per week), ongoing
The Field Officer will be based at Scottsdale Reserve and will work across both Scottsdale and Tarcutta Reserves, with the majority of their time spent at Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Reserve: Just 45 minutes south of Canberra, this unique reserve is home to some of Australia’s most threatened temperate ecosystems.
Tarcutta Hills Reserve: 50km south-east of Wagga Wagga, NSW - At Tarcutta Hills we’re nursing back to health Tarcutta’s precious Grassy White Box Woodlands, which were once part of a network covering some 10 million hectares.
The Field Officer will report to and work under the supervision of each Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management and overall operation of the Reserves are met.
It is expected that the incumbent will have relevant work experience and hold required certification (or willing to acquire formal qualifications) in many of the following areas:
Minimum of Cert III Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent
Chemcert – agricultural chemical user accreditation and proven experience with backpack and motorised units
First aid certificate and basic field safety training
4WD and recovery training and experience
Plant and animal identification, pest and weed management.
Plant propagation, nursery maintenance and seed collection
Data collection, basic mapping and outcomes-based reporting
Revegetation and or bush regeneration techniques
Fencing
Chainsaw operations
UTV competency and experience
1080/Pindone authorisation and experience
Tractor competency and experience operating machinery
Small engine maintenance and basic mechanical skill
Basic Fire crew training
Working with vulnerable people
Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
Demonstrated and practical experience in land conservation or sustainable agricultural land management practises.
Demonstrated experience in managing risk and ensuring safe practices are practised in a rural environment.
High level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.
Ability to undertake practical skills relating to infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance, weed control, propagation and revegetation.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a member, as well as experience in working in remote and rural areas.
Experience in working with and supervising other staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors.
Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms.
Current drivers’ licence with 4WD experience, first aid certificate, rural chemical user ACDC, tractor operations and plant identification skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Competence with digital tools including GPS and Microsoft Office.
Manual driving licence (including 4WD experience or willingness to acquire).
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire),
Firearms licence (or willingness to acquire if required).
Remuneration as detailed above.
Accommodation is provided on Reserve.
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.
Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app
To apply for this role (and see the full position description), simply APPLY NOW 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 Phil Palmer (Reserve Manager Scottsdale) on phil.palmer@bushheritage.org.au or Kelly Price (Reserve Manager Tarcutta) on kelly.price@bushheritage.org.au
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
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Applications close: Sunday the 27th of July at 11:30pm AEST.
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.
Bush Heritage Australia is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across the continent. We use the best science, conservation and right-way knowledge to deliver landscape-scale impact. We’re on the ground, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the agricultural sector to make sure our impact is deep, sustainable and collaborative.