Senior Species and Land Management Officers (3x Positions)
Core
Senior supervisor leading field teams for H5N1 bird flu response, vertebrate pest management, and environmental monitoring on public lands in Western Victoria.
Role type
Senior Species and Land Management Officer (Team Lead)
Builds
Field schedules, risk assessments, and operational plans for invasive species control and disease surveillance.
Domain
Environmental management / Biosecurity / Public land conservation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, field risk assessment, vertebrate pest management expertise, site inspection, safety compliance, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Firearm licensing, agricultural chemical handling, 4WD accreditation
Technologies
4WD vehicles, pest control substances, safety management systems
Responsibilities
Supervise field teams, coordinate H5N1 clean-up and surveillance, lead risk assessments, review work records, provide technical guidance, manage stakeholder relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership