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Salary- Temporary full-time Clerk Grade 7/8 role until 31 December 2023
- Located at Jenolan Caves, 3 hours from Sydney and 25 minutes from Oberon
- Package includes salary ($101,947 to $112,849) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading
- Great opportunity to work at a world heritage site, at an idyllic location and contribute to the environmental and heritage conservation
The Environment and Heritage Officer reports to the Conservation and Maintenance Manager and works closely with the project management team on capital projects, as well as with field team on both above and below ground monitoring and preservation.
As the Environment and Heritage Officer, you will support the Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust in the management of Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve including the natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage by strategic and operational planning, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, heritage assessments and environmental monitoring.
Field based activities including data collection, bush regeneration, wildlife monitoring/handling and environmental/heritage monitoring associated with Assets, Land Management and Capital Projects.
Please note that support with accommodation is available, if needed.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in undertaking the day to day environmental and heritage project activities whilst identifying risks, issues and assessing the impact of actions/options for resolutions, to ensure risks are managed or escalated.
- Demonstrated ability to make day to day decisions relating to the environmental & heritage management of the site and supports management in ensuring that decisions are aligned to the budget, conservation and marketing strategies, legislative requirements and in particular to the ongoing conservation of the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise your own work schedule within the framework of the approved program to deliver tangible, high quality outcomes in a management environment where human and financial resources are limited.
- Previous experience in keeping updated on internal and external natural, cultural and historic heritage conservation issues, policies and approaches.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science or heritage based education.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in spatial data management and cartography
- Demonstrated experience in Land Management and Environmental/Heritage Monitoring
- Experience in development and delivery of environmental and heritage programs, including the development of plans, monitoring of timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
For more information about the role contact Randy Lynch, Conservation and Maintenance Manager, Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust on 02 6359 3943 or email .
About us
The is a division within the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). The Jenolan Caves' mission is to connect its visitors with the unique natural & cultural heritage of Jenolan caves, and through that connection stimulate the urge to care for and protect all such special places. Put simply: our mission is to protect and connect.
The Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust is responsible for the care, control & management of the Jenolan Visitor Use and Services Zone. This is regarded as being both environmentally and culturally significant. The Visitor Use and Services Zone includes, but is not restricted to, Caves House, retail areas, kitchen areas, front office, staff and guest accommodation, walking tracks, maintenance areas and the Caves System.
The Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
How to apply:
- Please complete all the questions in the online application.
- Please upload a current resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, please describe why you are the best fit for this position.
- Please keep the cover letter up to two pages in length.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
Our commitment to flexible working
The Department of Planning & Environment is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. We support an inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team members to drive innovation, productivity and delivery of high-quality services. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
Our commitment to Diversity
The Planning and Environment Cluster strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.
