[Urgent] Field Officer

Overview

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking the Field Officer - Naree to join the North team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
- Work at Naree Reserves in NSW
- 1 FTE is $66,293 - $81,024, plus 12% super
- Full time, ongoing

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Reporting to the Reserve Manager, the Field Officer is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities associated with this position. The Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of the Reserve meets the goals of the Reserve Management Plan and Bush Heritage. Reserve-based staff will manage and work in collaboration with non-reserve staff to contribute to the operation of the reserve.

Specifically, it is expected that the incumbent will have relevant work experience and hold required certification, undertake competency assessments and can demonstrate experience or will complete the following formal training over a 12 - 24-month period:

- AQF 3 Chemical Accreditation
- Chainsaw certificate
- Firearms license
- First aid certificate
- Tractor operation and other machinery skills such as slasher, back blade
- Other skills/training as appropriate such as use of hand tools, basic fabrication, infrastructure maintenance, track maintenance, basic mechanics, and fencing

Accommodation available on reserve. A shared Donga, personal furnished room with queen bed, air conditioning, kitchenet and own detached bathroom.

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- Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.

Demonstrated and practical work experience in land management and natural resource management.

Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements in a rural environment.

High level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.

- Ability to undertake practical skills relating to mechanic, infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member under both direct and remote supervision.

- Ability to collaborate, work well with and supervise staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors.

Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms.

Experience in working and living in remote areas or have the ability and resilience to work and live in remote areas.

Current drivers’ licence with 4WD experience and first aid certificate.

What sets us apart

Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.

Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.

Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.

Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.

Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.

Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.

Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don/'t apply for roles if they don/'t feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience

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Applications close: Sunday the 12th of October at 11:30pm AEST.

Application Details

Personal details (Required fields):

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *

Digits only or add + for international numbers

- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *
- LinkedIn URL

(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions

Do you have the right to live and work in Australia? *

- Yes
- No

Do you have a current manual driver/'s license?

- Yes
- No
- Please detail your experience working with machinery including your ability to maintain and operate associated attachments. (200 words) *
- Please outline your experience or ability to live and work in remote and isolated locations, and problem-solving skills that enable self-sufficiency living on reserve (200 words) *
- Can you outline your experience in land management, specifically pest plant and animal control, soil conservation, and fire management and suppression. (200 words) *

I have read and understood the most frequent health and safety demands of this role as outlined in the position description.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the environmental, physical, psychosocial, or sensory demands of this job, including potential adjustments, please contact employment@bushheritage.org.au *

- Yes
- No

What pronouns do you use? (We use this information to address your pronouns correctly in case you’re shortlisted for an interview)

- She/Her
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- They/Them
- Self-described
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- Other
- If you have answered self-described in the above question, please specify here.

Bush Heritage Australia, an independent, leading conservation not-for-profit, operates to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia/'s unique wildlife and it/'s habitat.

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