Field Officer - Yourka

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer - Yourka 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 Yourka Reserve in North Qld.
• $61,913 - $75,672, plus super.
• Full time 1.0FTE, ongoing.

About usFor 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 roleThe Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of Yourka reserve 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 Yourka Reserve.Specifically, it is essential that you have relevant work experience for this role as documented below.The position is based at Yourka reserve approx. 3 hrs from Cairns on the southern Atherton Tablelands. 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, operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Have experience working on planned burns and bushfire containment.
• Be a team player with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Have an aptitude to improvise, problem solve and think on your feet.
• Have a strong work ethic and take pride in a job done well.

For more information and stories on Yourka Reserve visit our website: .What you'll need to succeed:

• An interest in nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• Demonstrated 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, contractors and visitors.
• 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 open drivers' licence with 4WD experience, including vehicle recovery skills.

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 if 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, additional annual leave and possible casual works arrangements for partners.
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20022246Date published:17-Jun-2024Closing date:30-Jun-2024