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Field Service Officer
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Reference stopdodo.com  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Australia (Victoria) - Australasia
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 16/05/2008
Company Name Parks Victoria
Contact Name Parks Victoria
Email services@dfp.com.au
Website Further Details / Applications
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 


Field Service Officer

Parks Victoria is committed to maintaining the health of the natural and cultural values of our parks and reserves whilst providing a range of excellent visitor services, so that all Victorians can visit them to relax or exercise their bodies and minds - Healthy Parks Healthy People.

Parks Victoria has an ongoing opportunity available in Wail (South Western Victoria) working as part of a multi functional team consisting of approximately 4 to 6 staff (the immediate team). The primary focus of the role will be supporting fire management activities and assisting with the implementation of environmental programs and maintenance of visitor facilities.

Responsibilities for this position will include:

  • Responding to emergency incidents, in particular fire, including leading project fire fighters and maintenance of fire equipment.

  • Participating as a member of a works crew to ensure program objectives are met and that tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently and in a safe manner.

  • Maintaining and constructing a range of park facilities, including, signs, toilets, campgrounds, fences and walking tracks to Parks Victoria’s standards.

  • Assisting in the implementation of Parks Victoria’s pest animal and plant control programs (as applicable).

  • Providing information to park visitors on an informal basis when on duty in parks and reserves.

    To be successful the candidate must demonstrate practical skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of park facilities, experience and understanding of pest plant and animal control measures and an ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

    Ideally to secure this role, the incumbent will have among other skills, an ability to operate plant machinery including bulldozers, tractors, tankers, and trucks and have an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) and an appropriate chainsaw accreditation.

    If you have the relevant skills and experience and an ability to work in climatic conditions and in remote locations and have an appreciation of Parks Victoria’s vision, purpose and values, please email an application addressing the selection criteria and a current resume to Amelia Mazzotta at services@dfp.com.au by Friday 16th of May at 5pm. A comprehensive position description is available on the DFP website at www.dfp.com.au.

    Parks Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to merit, equity and diversity in the workplace.

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