Wildlife Management Officer
Provide high quality coordination and placed-based projects that contribute to the development of policy and strategy for the state wildlife programs
Summary about this job
Conservation, Parks & Wildlife
Company: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Location: Horsham & Grampians
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-1376-4513
Fax: +61-7-9271-5433
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Detail information about job Wildlife Management Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
We are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
The Wildlife Management Officer is responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of place based projects and initiatives with a focus on overabundant wildlife including the delivery of the Koala Management Program and Kangaroo Pet Food Trial. It will support the development and implementation of a strengthened regulatory framework for the harvest management operations of the Blue-gum plantation Industry, delivery of on-ground wildlife management programs, and communications and engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will possess highly developed strategic and operational skills and proven ability to effectively plan, document and deliver projects within challenging and complex context and on time. They will have strong experience in working on a range of multidimensional/multi-disciplinary natural resource management issues and analyse a range of technical, regulatory and policy information to help with effective management.
This is a fixed-term position available for a period of 1 year.
To be considered for this position, your application should include a supporting statement demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria and any job requirements specified in the position description.
Applications close at midnight Thursday, 19 July 2018.
To apply online and for further information on position description and selection criteria visit www.careers.vic.gov.au .