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SalaryThe ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced team player 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 manages various innovative conservation projects including recovery programs for the Southern Brush-Tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog and Grassland Earless Dragon. Staff work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, research institutions and organisations operating at the forefront of conservation biology.
The selected candidate will be appointed to manage the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby recovery program, a major component of which is the management of the 120ha predator-proof Jedbinbilla Safe Haven – one of the ACT governments flagship projects. This role will assist in the final stages of this project’s implementation and manage the introduction and establishment of a founding population that will support conservation research and future wild translocations.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in the field of environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology is required.
- 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)
Desirable:
- Chemcert III or higher
- Chainsaw (certificate of competency)
- SBS ATV (certificate of competency)
Notes: This is a temporary position available until 31 March with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
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