Field Fauna Spotter & Wildlife Handler

Red Sand Ecology; Maroochydore; Presencial; AUD 34 000 - 55 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Red Sand Ecology seeks experienced fauna spotters or wildlife handlers to support infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will identify species, handle wildlife safely, and contribute data from field surveys.

The role is casual with variable hours, requiring good fitness and willingness to work in diverse environmental conditions. Accommodation and travel support are provided for suitable candidates.

Qualificações

• Experience in fauna spotting or similar role.
• Ecology qualification or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Rehabilitation permit (Spotter catcher activities) desirable.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Valid manual driver's licence with clean record.
• Experience with data collection applications, field reporting, and GPS.
• Willingness to learn wildlife handling techniques and safety practices.
• Certification in handling venomous snakes (or willingness to obtain).
• Current first aid certificate.
• Ability to identify fauna and flora to species level.
• Koala ecology familiarity is preferred.
• Team player with ability to take initiative and work safely under risk.

Responsabilidades

• Support wildlife management before, during and after construction works.
• Maintain clear communication with construction personnel when wildlife risk is present.
• Participate in surveying, monitoring, weed management, and bush regeneration as needed.
• Travel across Queensland; accommodation and vehicles provided for longer assignments.

Conhecimentos

Fauna spotting

Wildlife handling

GPS data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

Ecology qualification or relevant experience

Ferramentas

GPS devices

Data collection apps

First aid kit knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Red Sand Ecology seeks experienced fauna spotters or wildlife handlers to support infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will identify species, handle wildlife safely, and contribute data from field surveys.

The role is casual with variable hours, requiring good fitness and willingness to work in diverse environmental conditions. Accommodation and travel support are provided for suitable candidates.