20013, several

Closes: 11 June 2025

Classification: Technical Officer Level 2
Salary: $75,265 - $85,446 plus superannuation
Position No: 20013, several
Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 May 2025
Contact Officer: Nicole Hill on Nicole.Hill@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3695

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Details: The ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced team player to contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (TNR).

TNR’s Threatened Species Program focuses on the recovery of threatened species through breeding programs, conservation research, and education. Managed by a team of skilled and experienced staff the program manages various innovative conservation projects including recovery programs for the Southern Brush-Tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog and Grassland Earless Dragon. Staff work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, research institutions and organisations operating at the forefront of conservation biology.

The selected candidate will be appointed to manage one of the Threatened Species Teams active recovery programs and will need to have strong observational skills, an aptitude for small animal handling and a working knowledge of biosecurity protocols. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and flexibility.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory:

• Current driver's licence and ability or willingness to learn how to drive manual vehicles.
• Preparedness to wear a uniform.
• Preparedness to work a shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays
• Ability and willingness to undertake after hours and incident management duties, including after-hour reserve lock up functions and search and rescue operations.
• Tertiary qualifications in the field of environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology is required
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: Two positions are available, one will be a temporary contract, the other will be a 12 month contract with the possibility of permanency. Suitable candidates will be placed in a Technical Officer Level 2 (TO2) Merit Pool which will be used to fill other possible TO2 vacancies. The Merit Pool list is valid for a twelve-month period. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current Curriculum Vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Important Information for Applicants

Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.

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Two positions are available, one will be a temporary contract, the other will be a 12 month contract with the possibility of permanency.