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SalaryThe ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is seeking dynamic and experienced team players to contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (TNR).
TNR’s Threatened Species Program focuses on the recovery of Threatened Species through breeding programs, conservation research, and education. Managed by a team of skilled and experienced staff the program works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, research institutions and organisations to manage various innovative conservation projects including recovery programs for the Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog and Grassland Earless Dragon and the development of a 120Ha safe haven for critically endangered wildlife – one of the ACT governments flagship projects.
The positions available are outcome focused but also have an emphasis on teamwork and flexibility. Suitable candidates will be placed in a TO1 Merit Pool which will be used to fill temporary vacancies with the possibility of further extension. The Merit Pool list is valid for a twelve-month period.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Current driver’s licence and ability or willingness to learn how to drive manual vehicles.
- Preparedness to wear a uniform.
- Preparedness to work a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays
- Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and incident management duties, including after-hour reserve lock up functions and search and rescue operations.
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP)
- Tertiary qualifications in the field of environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology is required.
Date published:
08-Jan-2024
Closing date:
19-Jan-2024
