Biik Crew Member

5 months ago


Alexandra, Australia Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) Full time

TLaWC has multiple rewarding opportunities for Natural Resource Management Crew Members in the Biik team.

The primary focus of a Biik crew member is to safely undertake contemporary & Traditional Owner guided natural resource management activities and other field work on-Country.

**Term**: 6-month Fixed Term, Full Time and casual positions available

**Location**: Alexandra & Field work across Taungurung Country

Benefits to working with TLaWC:

- Paid days off over the Christmas period and your birthday
- Equipment provided
- Access to TLaWC pool vehicles
- NFP Salary sacrifice benefits
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving back to the community
- Work with a supportive and empowering team that are passionate about Traditional Owner rights and the health of Country

**Key Duties**
- Comply with all policies, procedures, work instructions and legislation to contribute to a safe work environment for all.
- Adhere to TLaWC safety management systems and safety protocols.
- In remote locations for extended periods of time (inc. overnight), safely operate equipment, plant and vehicles in accordance with your training and accreditation. Also, deliver planned and reactive work activities as an effective member of a field-based works team.
- Perform a variety of physical tasks including using hand tools, power tools and lifting/carrying equipment.
- Travel in/operate vehicles and machinery in a variety of terrain, day or night for extended periods and sometimes travel in aircraft.
- Follow lawful directions from line management to deliver on-Country activities, including but not limited to;
- Flora/fauna management and fire management.
- Operate and service small machinery, operate and offside larger machinery.
- Monitor flora/fauna, conduct surveys day or night.
- Carry out field works in terrestrial, aquatic, alpine and forest environments.
- Operate four-wheel drive vehicle(s) on & offroad and in uneven terrain.
- Follow any other lawful directive(s) on or off Country as instructed by line management, the Biik Leadership team or higher level Biik staff.
- Undertake property maintenance work on TLaWC properties, depots, office complexes and alike premises.
- Utilise apps, software, hardware and devices to deliver administration tasks when required.
- Operate safely in work environments where you are likely to be exposed to extremes in temperature, dust, smoke, dirt, have steep and un-even terrain, exposure to UV radiation, snakes, insects, mud, water, snow and alike.
- Participate in vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance. Operate equipment, plant and vehicles in accordance with training and accreditation.

To apply:

- Resume
- Details of two professional referees

Applications Close August 18