Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer (Ranger) - 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
Positively contribute to healing and protecting Country
Option to live at Yourka Reserve in North Qld, Accommodation provided, on a roster in single person accommodation
Additional Annual leave
$68, 281 - $75, 868, plus 12% super
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 (Ranger) 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.
As a Reserve based position, the Field Officer (Ranger) 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 in this Position Description.
Carry out general rural and station maintenance such as repairing boundary fences, checking and maintaining water points and reticulation systems, maintaining access tracks and roads, undertaking basic steel and timber fabrication, and operating and servicing plant and equipment to keep the reserve running safely and efficiently.
Contribute to planned burns and support bushfire preparedness and containment activities.
Work collaboratively as part of a small team while understanding how day to day tasks contribute to broader conservation goals.
Think on your feet, adapt to changing conditions and solve practical problems in the field.
Take pride in your work, maintain high standards and approach tasks with a strong and reliable work ethic.
Demonstrated and practical work experience in land management and natural resource management.
Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements in a rural environment.
High level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member under both direct and remote supervision.
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 drivers’ licence with 4WD experience, first aid certificate, rural chemical user ACDC. basic firefighting and chainsaw certificates.
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 Paul Hales (Healthy Landscape Manager - North Region) paul.hales@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 5th 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.
