Threatened Species Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a dynamic team player to contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. The Threatened Species Program focuses on breeding, research and education, with a collaborative approach across stakeholders.

This temporary position, based in Canberra, requires flexibility, weekend/holiday rosters, and potential after-hours duties. Applicants should have WWVP registration and a relevant environmental qualification.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment medical may be required.
• Current driver’s licence and ability or willingness to learn how to drive manual vehicles.
• Preparedness to wear a uniform.
• Preparedness to work a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays.
• Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and incident management duties, including after-hour reserve lock up functions and search and rescue operations.
• WWVP registration (Working with Vulnerable People) prior to commencing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (TNR).
• Support the Threatened Species Program focusing on breeding programs, conservation research and education.
• Work as part of a team with flexibility to meet program needs.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology

Job description

Classification: Technical Officer Level 1
Salary: $74,490 - $75,529 plus superannuation
Position No: 07938
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 November 2026
Contact Officer: Nicole Hill on***********@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 3***

Details: The ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced team player to contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (TNR).

TNR’s Threatened Species Program focuses on the recovery of threatened species through breeding programs, conservation research, and education. Managed by a team of skilled and experienced staff the program works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, research institutions and organisations to manage various innovative conservation projects including recovery programs for the Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog and Grassland Earless Dragon and the development of a 120Ha safe haven for critically endangered wildlife – one of the ACT governments flagship projects.

The positions available are outcome focused but also have an emphasis on teamwork and flexibility.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• This position may require a pre-employment medical.
• Current driver's licence and ability or willingness to learn how to drive manual vehicles.
• Preparedness to wear a uniform.
• Preparedness to work a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays
• Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and incident management duties, including after-hour reserve lock up functions and search and rescue operations.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
• Tertiary qualifications in the field of environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology is required.

Notes:

This is a temporary position available from 1 December 2026 for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Closes: 17 November 2026