Ecosystem Health Branch provides the framework for efficient and effective management of invasive species including plant diseases, weeds and pest animals to help conserve natural values on lands managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) Parks and Wildlife Service. The branch is responsible for the coordination of the Western Shield program, Cane Toad Strategy and Vegetation Health Service diagnostic laboratory as well as providing policy support for the implementation of the Forest Management Plan.

We currently have opportunities to join our team in the roles of Forest Practices Officer and Forest Practices Officer (Silviculture).

Under the limited direction of the Coordinator Forest Practices, the Forest Practices Officer will assist the forest practices team to implement adaptive management trials and innovative approaches to monitoring and forest operations surveillance using aerial and field-based methods, while working in a collaborative manner with stakeholders. In addition, the position will undertake analysis, interpretation and reporting on data collected from monitoring programs and implement work priorities and projects. The position also prepares correspondence, reports, assist with training and presentations. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Senior Silviculturist and Forest Practices Officer (Silviculture) across the programs as required.

Under the limited direction of the Senior Silviculturist, the Forest Practices Officer (Silviculture) will assist the forest practices team to implement adaptive management trials and innovative approaches to monitoring and forest operations surveillance using aerial and field-based methods, while working in a collaborative manner with stakeholders. Undertake analysis, interpretation and reporting on data collected from monitoring programs and implement work priorities and projects. In addition, In addition, the position will prepare correspondence, reports, assist with training and presentations. The position will also work collaboratively with Forest Practices Coordinator and other Forest Practices Officer across the programs as required.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectation which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.  

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.