Desert Conservation Field Technician

University of New South Wales; Tibooburra; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

University of New South Wales – Tibooburra NSW invites applications for a Wild Deserts Conservation Field Assistant. You will support restoration work across vast desert areas, maintain facilities, conduct pest control and assist ecologists with wildlife monitoring and field research.

The role is fixed term for 12 months, full time, based at the Wild Deserts Field Station within Sturt National Park, demanding remote-site conditions and durable collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Equivalent knowledge in rural or conservation land management.
• Experience in land management, fencing, infrastructure maintenance, pest and weed control.
• Demonstrated ability in the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.
• Current manual driver's license and first aid certificate.
• Licensed or willingness to obtain firearm licence for feral animal control.
• Accredited, or willingness to obtain, accreditation to operate machinery (earthmoving plant, chainsaw).
• Accredited or willingness to obtain accreditation for using poisons or herbicides.
• Experience or understanding of scientific methods and research.
• Proficient computer literacy and accurate record keeping.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of UNSW aims, objectives and values; relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety responsibilities and commitment to training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regular checking and maintenance of 50 km of feral exclusion fences.
• Provide upkeep of field station facilities, buildings, vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct pest and weed control and conservation management as programmed.
• Assist ecologists with wildlife research, tracking and remote surveys.
• Maintain basic records using common computer applications.
• Supervise external contractors under manager supervision.
• Work with neighbours, partner staff, students, researchers and contractors.
• Comply with Code of Conduct and health and safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Record keeping

Education

First aid certificate

Manual driver's license

Firearm licence (licensed or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Earthmoving plant

Chainsaw

Poisons/herbicides accreditation

Job description

University of New South Wales – Tibooburra NSW invites applications for a Wild Deserts Conservation Field Assistant. You will support restoration work across vast desert areas, maintain facilities, conduct pest control and assist ecologists with wildlife monitoring and field research.

The role is fixed term for 12 months, full time, based at the Wild Deserts Field Station within Sturt National Park, demanding remote-site conditions and durable collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.