A Temporary Part-Time WOO5 Wildlife Officer position is available at Moggill to undertake diverse field and office-based work related to koala habitat

As a WOO5 Wildlife Officer you will report directly to and support the Program Coordinator to plan and deliver the day-to-day field work program. You will lead and guide a small team, inspire enthusiasm, and ensure their safety and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with other Wildlife Officers, delivery partners and contractors, you will provide essential leadership to a small team providing planning, business reporting and team oversight to ensure the delivery of field-based projects on properties located in South East Queensland (SEQ).

About you:

Within the context of the responsibilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who has demonstrated they meet the key assessment criteria below:

• Possesses knowledge and ability to implement and monitor program plans, and the skills to undertake natural resource management in the area of landscape scale revegetation and assisted natural regeneration;
• Has the ability and skills to undertake management of property assets and infrastructure including firebreaks, roads, fencing and buildings;
• An ability to lead, participate and support others in a team, and manage the team’s workload while undertaking projects and tasks to meet expected standards and outcomes;
• Demonstrates analytical problem solving and has the ability to prepare reports; and
• Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of stakeholders.

Your key deliverables and responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Koala Partnerships & Programs field team as they undertake a range of natural resource management and asset management activities across SEQ.
• Develop and implement plans and programs including landscape scale koala habitat restoration, weed management and fire reduction activities and oversee the operation and maintenance of departmental plant and equipment.