Natural Resource Management Officer
Core
Hands-on management, maintenance, and enhancement of significant bushland, foreshore, and natural reserve areas including grasslands, creeks, and wetlands.
Role type
Natural Resource Management / Conservation Officer
Builds
Maintained, safe, and welcoming natural reserve areas
Domain
Environmental conservation and natural resource management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Site assessment and mapping, integrated weed control, revegetation, bushland restoration, native flora and fauna identification, Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) knowledge, operation of bushland management machinery, chemical application, chainsaw operation, occupational health and safety compliance, community group supervision
Preferred skills
Qualification in Natural Resource Management, Conservation, or Ecosystem Management, 2+ years relevant experience, native plant identification expertise
Technologies
Bushland management machinery, chainsaws, mapping tools
Responsibilities
Undertake site assessments and mapping, carry out weed control and restoration works, identify and record native species, assist with reserve maintenance, supervise volunteers and community groups, engage with stakeholders, ensure OHS compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC