Field Officer - Scottsdale Reserve, South East NSW

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

 

Location: Scottsdale Reserve, 75km South of Canberra, NSW
Conditions: Full time 1.0FTE, Fixed term 2 years

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 Scottsdale will be responsible for the day to day reserve operations. This will be primarily weed control, pest animal control and revegetation work with both contractor and volunteer supervision.  Additionally the position provides regional support to SE NSW reserves on an as needs basis.  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.

Under direction from the Healthy Landscape Manager South East NSW the Field Officer Scottsdale is responsible for the safe undertaking of daily reserve management activities that include:

1. Natural resource management activities such as weed control (40%), revegetation works (40%) and pest animal control;
2. Assisting with regular servicing, repairs and maintenance of infrastructure, plant and equipment;
3. Supervision, management and work with volunteers and contractors across a range of activities; and
4. Liaising with neighboring landholders, Traditional Owners and local stakeholders.

In conjunction with volunteer activities, overnight camping on reserve (in shed with basic facilities) is a requirement of this role for up to four nights at a time on a regular basis.

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 Peter Saunders, Healthy Landscape Manager South East NSW and send to employment@bushheritage.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: Thursday 16 May 2013.

For more information please contact Peter Saunders via emailemployment@bushheritage.org.au

Scottsdale’s profile is available on Bush Heritages website at this link http://www.bushheritage.org.au/scottsdale

We request no agency contact please.