Species & Land Steward — Field Resilience & Biosecurity

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Species and Land Management Officer to support Committees of Management, conduct field-based pest management, environmental monitoring and emergency response support across Western Victoria. The role is based in Beaufort with travel to remote areas as required, supporting biodiversity and biosecurity values.

Mandatory qualifications include a current drivers licence and 4WD experience; preferred licences such as firearm

Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualifications: Current Drivers Licence
• Mandatory Qualifications: 4WD experience
• Preferred: Current Firearm Licence
• Preferred: Agricultural Chemical Users Permit with 1080 endorsement
• Preferred: DEECA recognised 4WD accreditation
• Specialist/Technical Expertise: Ability to undertake site inspections, assess and record disease, pest or weed presence, hazards and basic site condition
• Specialist/Technical Expertise: Knowledge of vertebrate pest management methods and biosecurity values
• Specialist/Technical Expertise: Understanding safe work practices, SOPs, work orders and authorisations
• Specialist/Technical Expertise: Stakeholder engagement and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections and environmental monitoring
• Conduct pest and weed assessments and data capture
• Provide field information to support land manager prioritisation and approved work planning
• Engage with land managers and Committees of Management with effective communication
• Deliver field-based pest management and biodiversity protection activities
• Support pre-employment screening and safety processes

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Species and Land Management Officer to support Committees of Management, conduct field-based pest management, environmental monitoring and emergency response support across Western Victoria. The role is based in Beaufort with travel to remote areas as required, supporting biodiversity and biosecurity values.

Mandatory qualifications include a current drivers licence and 4WD experience; preferred licences such as firearm