▷ Urgent Search: Soils Officer

13 hours ago

City of Prospect, Australia Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Full time

Soils Officer (High Soil Carbon Landscapes) (710052)

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Environment, Heritage and Land

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 21 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 1-2

$76,245.00 to $123,395.00 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

Prospect

Support and undertake soil description and fieldwork activities including classification, sampling, mapping and data entry.

About the role

As a Soils Officer you will support the High Soil Carbon Landscapes (HSCL) Project by conducting fieldwork, soil analysis and data management to help assess and improve soil carbon levels across Tasmanian landscapes.

- Coordinate field trips and liaise with farmers for site access and data-sharing agreements.
- Undertake fieldwork including site identification, soil description, sampling and characterisation.
- Enter and manage land resource data in databases and spreadsheets.
- Classify soils and process information using relevant Australian Standards.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

Period of appointment

Until 30 June 2028.

Qualifications

- A degree in natural sciences or equivalent level, relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by a university.
- Eligible for Soil Science Australia Registered Soil Practitioner Accreditation.
- Workplace First Aid HLTAID009-11 Certificate or equivalent.

Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents

- Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
- Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Contact and additional information

- Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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