Cravens Peak and Ethabuka Field Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Location: Cravens Peak Reserve, via Boulia QLD.
Hours and Conditions:  Full time 1.0FTE, Permanent, 5 weeks annual leave, on site housing and utilities.

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

“Bush Heritage acquires and manages land of outstanding conservation value and works in partnership with other landowners.  With 35 reserves across the nation totaling almost 1 million hectares, and a further 2.5 million hectares protected in partnership with Indigenous and agricultural land owners, this organisation excels in delivering tangible conservation results.  Established in 1991, Bush Heritage is primarily funded by donations from individuals and philanthropic sources.”

The Field Officer will live on and work alongside the Reserve Manager to manage Cravens Peak Reserve, a 233,000 hectare property located 190 km west of Boulia, Queensland, and Ethabuka Reserve, a 215,500 hectare property located 1 hour drive south of Cravens Peak.  This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of autonomy, ingenuity and problem solving skills.

The position requires knowledge and experience of land management, and practical repair and maintenance skills.  Experience in land and conservation management problem solving are required, and working with Indigenous people in land management would be highly regarded.

Key responsibilities of role include:

• Infrastructure development and maintenance – including fence, track, vehicles, small motors, water, infrastructure, building repairs and maintenance works.
• Natural Resource Management (NRM) activities including fire management, establishment of monitoring points, weed, cattle and feral animal control.
• Building relationships with neighbours to promote conservation practices in the broader landscape.
• Assisting in the administration of maintenance schedules, monthly reporting and finance.
• Visitor coordination including major donors, research teams, volunteers and staff.

The full Position Description is available as a link below.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description available on our website.  Please address applications to Steve Heggie, Healthy Landscape Manager North Australia, employment@bushheritage.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Applications close:  Wednesday 27 February 2013.

For more information please contact Steve Heggie (07) 4974 7418 oremployment@bushheritage.org.au

We request no agency contact please.

Position Description - Cravens Peak & Ethabuka Field Officer

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