Wildlife Officer

As a WOO5 Wildlife Officer you will report directly to and support the Program Coordinator to plan and deliver the day-to-day field work program in accordance with the Koala Habitat Operational Plan. You will lead and guide a small team, inspire enthusiasm, and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively with other Wildlife Officers, delivery partners and contractors, you will provide essential leadership to a small team providing planning, business reporting and team oversight to ensure the delivery of field-based projects on acquired properties located in South East Queensland.

Most work will be field based, but you will also undertake administrative tasks.

**About you**:
Within the context of the responsibilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who has demonstrated they meet the key assessment criteria below.
- Possesses knowledge and ability to implement and monitor program plans, and the skills to undertake natural resource management in the area of revegetation and rehabilitation.
- Has the ability and skills to undertake management of property assets and infrastructure including firebreaks, roads, fencing and buildings.
- An ability to lead, participate and support others in a team, and manage the team's workload while undertaking projects and tasks to meet expected standards and outcomes.
- Demonstrates analytical problem solving and has the ability to prepare reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of stakeholders.

**Your key deliverables and responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Koala Habitat Restoration field team as they undertake a range of natural resource management and asset management activities across South East Queensland.
- Develop and implement plans and programs including koala habitat rehabilitation, weed management and fire reduction activities and oversee the operation and maintenance of departmental plant and equipment.
- Collect and collate data from projects and contribute to reporting against milestones and expenditure.
- Engage and monitor consultants and contractors in line with Queensland Government procurement policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the management of project budget and resource allocation.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers.

The position is based in Moggill, however, travel to other locations is required, including occasional overnight stays. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual able to work well independently when required, and as part of a team, and who can motivate other through their own performance and work ethic.

**Mandatory requirements**:
You must hold a current unrestricted manual driver's licence or be prepared to obtain a manual licence if you do not. Wildlife Officers are required to drive government vehicles, including four-wheel drives as a part of their day-to-day and field work.

There are no mandatory qualifications required to undertake this position, however formal qualifications in Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC), Chainsaw 1 Accreditation (FPICOT2237A/2239A), Conduct Tractor Operations (RIIMPO315D), Operation and Maintain a 4WD (RIIVEH305E), Operate Side by Side utility vehicles (AHCMOM211A) would be highly regarded.

For further information including how to apply, please download the attached role description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.