Program Officer, Biodiversity Conservation Areas

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Environment

Reference: VG/50945276

The Program Officer - Biodiversity Conservation Areas will work in a multi-disciplinary team and support the implementation of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) Program.

The role has a particular focus on securing land for conservation and implementing projects and processes aimed at ensuring best practice adaptive management is implemented across the program. You will translate management response models and research into priority conservation actions, advice, and guidelines for action by land managers. You will also liaise with key stakeholders such as Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, environmental groups, and landowners.

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in environmental science and/or significant experience in environmental science or natural resource management (preferably ecology or similar) is mandatory for this position.

**This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.**

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on Monday, 27 February 2023.**

**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._

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