Wildlife Officer

4 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Environment, Science and Innovation Full time

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. 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 properties located in South East Queensland (SEQ).
**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 landscape scale revegetation and assisted natural regeneration;
- 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; and - 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 Partnerships & Programs field team as they undertake a range of natural resource management and asset management activities across SEQ. Develop and implement plans and programs including landscape scale koala habitat restoration, 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 others 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.
**How to apply**: - you are encouraged to contact and connect with the contact person to chat through this opportunity before applying. provide your current resume (max. 4 pages). provide a short statement (max. 2 pages) that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/597821/24
**Closing Date**: Wednesday, 30 October 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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