Threatened Species Officer — Wildlife Recovery & Field Ops

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

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.