Field-Based Biodiversity & Pest Management Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Colac; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Colac, VIC, is recruiting eight Species and Land Management Officers for a fixed-term period through 31 December 2027. The roles focus on field pest management, environmental monitoring and supporting Committees of Management and DEECA land managers.

Based in Beaufort with travel to remote Western Victorian regions, the positions require 4WD experience and a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake site inspections, assess and record disease, pest or weed presence, hazards and basic site condition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vertebrate pest management methods, relevant legislation and practical field activities that manage invasive species impacts on biodiversity and biosecurity values.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply safe work practices, standard operating procedures, job safety plans, work orders, authorisations and escalation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Committees of Management and DEECA land managers by undertaking site inspections, environmental monitoring, pest and weed assessments, data capture, hazard identification.
• Engage with stakeholders, land managers and Committees of Management through effective communication and teamwork.
• Deliver field-based pest management and invasive species activities to protect biodiversity and biosecurity values.

Skills

Vertebrate pest management

Stakeholder engagement

Field inspections

Interpersonal skills

Education

Drivers Licence

4WD experience

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Colac, VIC, is recruiting eight Species and Land Management Officers for a fixed-term period through 31 December 2027. The roles focus on field pest management, environmental monitoring and supporting Committees of Management and DEECA land managers.

Based in Beaufort with travel to remote Western Victorian regions, the positions require 4WD experience and a current driver’s licence.