Field Officer – Boolcoomatta

Bush Heritage Australia is hiring a Field Officer for Boolcoomatta in South Australia. The role involves managing the Reserve alongside the Reserve Manager, focusing on wildlife and habitat protection. Candidates should have experience in land management, health and safety, and practical skills in maintenance. A commitment to nature conservation is essential. The position is full-time and requires the ability to work in remote areas.
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Field Officer – Boolcoomatta to join the West & SA team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

The Field Officer will work with the Reserve Manager to ensure the day-to-day management of the Reserve meets the goals of the Reserve Management Plan and Bush Heritage. Reserve-based staff will manage and work in collaboration with non-reserve staff to contribute to the operation of the reserve.

Requirements

Essential:
• Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage
• Demonstrated and practical work experience in land management and natural resource management, including the management of threats such as weeds and pest animals
• Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements in a rural environment.
• High level of physical fitness to undertake required manual activities.
• Ability to undertake practical skills relating to mechanic, infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member under both direct and remote supervision.
• Ability to collaborate, work well with and supervise staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors.
• Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms.
• Experience in working and living in remote areas or have the ability and resilience to work and live in remote areas.
• Current manual drivers’ licence with 4WD experience, first aid certificate, rural chemical user ACDC

Desirable:
• Chainsaw operations
• Side by Side All-Terrain Vehicle operation
• 4WD Skills
• Tractor operation (loader, box scraper, hydraulic grader blade, flail mulcher)
• Other training as appropriate such as welding, basic fabrication, building infrastructure maintenance, road building, drainage, surface repair, basic mechanics, and fencing

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

If you require further information, please contact Graeme Finlayson (Healthy Landscape Manager, SA)) on graeme.finlayson@bushheritage.org.au

Applications close: Sunday the 2nd of March 11:30pm ACDT.