Carnarvon Field Officer

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Carnarvon Field Officer 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.
• Live and work at Carnarvon Station Reserve, Augathella Qld
• $60, 110 - $66, 789 plus super (with opportunities for further growth)
• Full time, ongoing

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.

Reporting to the Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon meets the goals of the Reserve Management Plans and Bush Heritage. As a Reserve-based position, the Field Officer will manage and work in collaboration with Ecologists and other non-reserve staff to contribute to the management and operation of Carnarvon Reserve.

Specifically, it is essential that you have relevant work experience and hold the certification for this role as documented in this Position Description.

The position is based at Carnarvon Station 200km NNE of Augathella Qld, it is a remote location with periods of isolation during wet weather.

To be successful you will:

• Have general rural/station maintenance skills, fencing, water supply and reticulation, road maintenance, steel and timber fabrication skills, operate and maintain plant and equipment
• Have experience working on bushfire containment and planned burns
• Be a team player with ability to see the bigger picture
• Have an aptitude to improvise and think on your feet
• Have a strong work ethic and take pride in a job done well

• Commitment to nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage Australia;
• Demonstrated work experience in rural land management and or on ground natural resource management;
• Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements in a rural environment;
• A sound level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities;
• Proven ability to undertake practical skills relating to mechanical, infrastructure, plant and equipment repair and maintenance;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member under both direct and remote supervision;
• Ability to work alongside and supervise volunteers, visitors and contractors;
• Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms;
• Experience working and living in remote areas with a small team or have the ability and resilience to work and live in remote areas;
• Current open drivers’ licence with 4WD experience including recovery skills;

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.

If you require further information, please contact Chris Wilson (Healthy Landscape Manager - North Region) on *******@bushheritage.org.au

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!

Applications close: Sunday the 17th of March at 11:30pm AEST