Senior Land Management Officer / Land Management Officer - Newhaven
Australian Wildlife Conservancy – Alice Springs NT
AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.
At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia's wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia's biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community.
The delivery of AWC's mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders.
AWC's work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:
* Accountable - taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
* Informed - working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
* Respectful - demonstrating care, recognition and integrity
* Dedicated - committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
* Innovative - applying creative thinking for effective solutions
* Sustainable - delivering long-term financial and ecological viability.
About the role:
The central region includes ten sanctuaries across the Northern Territory and South Australia, covering nearly 2 million hectares and protecting various threatened species and habitats. These sanctuaries have unique requirements for fire management, invasive species control, ecosystem restoration, and visitor management. The region employs around 20 full-time staff, several interns, research students, and engages casual staff and volunteers. Operations are overseen by Sanctuary Managers and science programs by the Regional Ecologist (Central South).
Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Australia's largest non-government protected areas, spans 262,000 hectares and features diverse landscapes. A significant project at Newhaven involves creating a massive feral cat-free area, providing refuge for at least 10 nationally threatened mammal species.
Reporting to the Sanctuary Manager, the Senior Land Management Officer requires practical experience in land management programs, including fire management, weed and feral animal control, project management, and the use of equipment and tools. In addition to supporting day-to-day operations, this role coordinates multiple projects and engages with a broad range of stakeholders, including scientists, students, volunteers, visitors, neighbouring landholders, Indigenous communities, and government agencies. The SLMO also plays a key role in developing and implementing new models for conservation in collaboration with central/central-south staff.
You can find more information about Newhaven here: Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary
* Getting things done: you need exceptional planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner.
* Managing staff: you need excellent people management skills, including the leadership of, and managing and coordinating remote teams of Operational Staff, Volunteers and Contractors.
* Working with people: excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Practical land management and asset management or comparable skills/experience: You need to demonstrate knowledge and practical experience delivering land management programs including fire management, weed and feral animal control programs or comparable experience that is readily transferable. Demonstrated practical skills managing assets and infrastructure is required including:
o The implementation of infrastructure projects such as fencing, road maintenance and building.
o The management and use of a wide range of plant and equipment (graders, tractors, generators, pumps and powertools, including chainsaws, welders etc.)
o A broad knowledge of all trades (building, mechanical, fencing, plumbing, welding & electrical) is desirable, including the ability to carry out routine tasks and maintenance.
o Bushfire control training and experience.
o 4WD experience in relevant off-road conditions is essential.
* Financial management: demonstrated ability to deliver projects in a cost-effective manner and be able to coding and track expenditure, operating within the budget.
* Paperwork/compliance: demonstrated ability to maintain records, and implement permit/authorization processes.
* Resourcefulness: the ability to improvise and 'problem-solve', developing practical solutions with limited resources.
* Living in the bush: You will need to have the ability to work in an isolated small team environment and have previous experience of working and living in a rural area, preferably remote.
* Information technology: Ability in using standard business software packages (including Word, email, Excel) is essential.
* A passion for conservation: Understanding of and interest in Australian ecology and conservation issues.
* Willingness to travel: Flexibility in regards to work place location within AWC central region.
Qualifications:
Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline would be an advantage, but are less important than strong, practical experience and a good track record of delivering 'on-ground' results.
Licenses, Certificates and/or Training:
* A valid manual drivers licence with 4WD experience in difficult conditions is essential. 4WD training can be provided to the successful candidate prior to commencement.
* Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (National Police Check).
* Medium Rigid drivers licence (desirable).
* First aid certificate (essential), remote first aid (desirable)
Note: This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanency. The role is based at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, approx. 4.5 hours' drive north west of Alice Springs. Basic on-site accommodation is provided to the successful candidate.
To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Senior Land Management Officer | Newhaven
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