Do you want to make a difference? Are you someone with the motivation and skills to work in a team tasked with managing and protecting Queensland’s native wildlife?

If so, we are looking for a person just like you to join our Koala Partnerships & Programs team at Moggill. This is a critical hands-on and supervisory role that oversees the daily operations of the Koala Habitat program and the essential tasks of growing and harvesting koala fodder for the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre.

This is an interesting and varied part-time role suited to someone with good practical skills and an operational focus.

If this sounds like you, read on.

Job details

A job that matters. A contribution that counts.
Whatever your job with us, you'll strive and innovate to achieve a better Queensland.
Our role is complex, and our work can be challenging - important work usually is. But your contribution will count, and so will you.

Why work for us?
There are always opportunities for growth and professional development. Our teams and our working environments are diverse, and so are our people. We are here to support the conservation of wildlife, and in this case, the most iconic of all, the koala.

Your contribution
The Wildlife Ranger role advertised is part of the Koala Partnerships & Programs team. The team operates in South-East Queensland to deliver services to conserve koalas and restore habitat thus contributing to the delivery of the SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy. In particular the role will:
• Lead a small team to support koala habitat restoration projects;
• Support the management and maintenance of koala fodder stem plantations;
• Support and lead the team responsible for daily harvest and delivery of koala fodder stems to the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre;
• Undertake routine administration and team management including rostering, budget management and human resource management with a strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety;
• Manage procurement processes, facilities maintenance contracts and plant and equipment servicing and maintenance.

What is in it for you?
• You will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to protecting Queensland's koalas.
• You will be mentored by experienced leaders to continue to develop your own team leadership, land management and contract management skills. In fact, we will match your commitment to your growth and development all round.
• No two days are the same here. One day you may be harvesting leaf, the next talking to a pest control team about protecting revegetation from deer and the third designing irrigation for plantation expansion projects.

About you
• You are a self-motivated person with enthusiasm and drive. You will be able to lead a small team. You will measure your own success through your team thriving and kicking goals in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• You are a confident communicator able to engage with a wide range of people respectfully and confidently.
• You have plant and equipment skills and operational experience with mowers, tractors, chainsaws, mulchers, trailers, 4WD vehicles and a good understanding of ecological restoration practices, arboriculture and some understanding of animal husbandry requirements.

To help determine if this role is right for you, please download all attachments.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.                 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 701836 26 - Position Description (Word, 616KB)