Job Title:
Senior Conservation Professional
Overview:
The successful applicant will play a key role in our team, leading and managing annual works programs and day-to-day operations within departmental marine conservation reserves, coastal and island reserves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage, maintain and operate departmental vessels and equipment.
* Deliver programs for parks and visitor services and conservation, including visitor risk management, mitigation works and compliance patrols.
* Assist with the implementation of management plans associated with other island reserves.
Requirements:
* Experience and knowledge of implementing operational plans and works programs associated with visitor management and natural resource management.
* Knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of vessels.
* Evidence of well-developed oral and interpersonal skills in the context of liaising with different stakeholder groups.
* Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance, carrying out routine maintenance duties for marine infrastructure and equipment.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 11.5% superannuation.
* 5 days North West Leave per year.
* District Allowance.
* 1 day additional public sector holidays each year.
* Ranger leave entitlements.
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
* Annual National Park Entry Pass.
* Well-established learning and development programs.
About Us:
We are a dynamic organization committed to promoting biodiversity and conserving our valuable ecosystems. We offer exciting and challenging career opportunities in environmental management.