Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Yourka 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.
Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
Work at Yourka Reserve in North Qld
$66, 293 - $81, 024, plus 12% super
Full time 1.0FTE, ongoing
Yourka is 130km south of Cairns in North Qld, it sits in the Einasleigh Uplands and Wet Tropics Bioregions and covers a range of geology, resulting in a variety of ecosystems The reserve includes tall wet eucalypt forests to open Iron Bark and Lemon-scented Gum woodlands down to riparian lowland woodlands.
On the way to Yourka Reserve you pass through one of the most diverse landscapes on the continent.
Established: 2007
Area: 43,757 ha
Accommodation for the Yourka Field Officer Position is suitable for a single person on a roster. The staff member has a large, dedicated bedroom with a queen-sized bed, bedside tables, a small desk and storage (drawers and hanging space). An adjacent kitchen and ablutions block are shared with the visiting Ecologist.
The Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of Yourka 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 Ecologists and other non-reserve staff to contribute to the management and operation of Yourka Reserve.
Specifically, it is essential that you have relevant work experience for this role as documented below.
The position is based at Yourka reserve approx. 3 hrs from Cairns on the southern Atherton Tablelands. It is a remote location with periods of isolation during wet weather.
Have general rural/station maintenance skills: fencing, water supply and reticulation, road maintenance, steel and timber fabrication skills, operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
Have experience working on planned burns and bushfire containment.
Be a team player with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Have an aptitude to improvise, problem solve and think on your feet.
Have a strong work ethic and take pride in a job done well.
Current open drivers’ licence with 4WD experience, including vehicle recovery skills.
Ability to work alongside and supervise volunteers, contractors and visitors.
A sound level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.
Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of 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 Brian Wienert (Reserve Manager - Yourka) brian.wienert@bushheritage.org.au
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
Don't miss out! Apply now!
Applications close: Friday the 10th of April 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.
