Conservation Team Lead – Field Operations

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Shire Of West Arthur; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

District allowance

4 weeks annual leave with loading

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Geraldton is seeking a permanent, full-time supervisor to lead Aboriginal Rangers and contractor teams across works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services.

You will plan and implement on-ground conservation projects, provide construction guidance, and participate in incident and fire management. Training needs assessment and safety are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and coach others (AWU L3) or lead and supervise others (AWU L4).
• Plan and implement works programs, organise resources and set priorities with quality control.
• Experience in construction and maintenance of infrastructure relevant to the department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads Aboriginal Rangers, Conservation Employees and contractors in a range of activities related to the department’s works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services (PVS) and joint management including remote and overnight work.
• Provides specialist construction advice, quality control / assurance, planning to implement construction and maintenance works in the Murchison District / Midwest Region.
• Develops, plans, organises, and implements on ground conservation and PVS projects throughout the Murchison District.
• Undertakes an active role in incident and fire management activities.
• Supports identification of training needs for employees to ensure safe and effective works.

Skills

Supervise & coach others

Plan & implement works programs

Leadership experience with Aboriginal

Job description

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in Geraldton is seeking a permanent, full-time supervisor to lead Aboriginal Rangers and contractor teams across works programs including asset maintenance, fire management, conservation, parks and visitor services.

You will plan and implement on-ground conservation projects, provide construction guidance, and participate in incident and fire management. Training needs assessment and safety are integral to the role.