For people with a passion for the environment, a job at Bush Heritage could be a way to make a real difference to protecting Australia's natural heritage.
At Bush Heritage, we work in a way that reflects our values:
- Conservation and safety goals are paramount,
- We collaborate,
- We are pragmatic, down-to-earth and open,
- We are supportive of others.
Current positions
Field Officer - Scottsdale Reserve, South East NSW
Executive Assistant to CEO
Philanthropy Executive Major Gifts (Two positions: Victoria and NSW)
Field Officer Scottsdale (NSW)
Location: Scottsdale Reserve, 75km South of Canberra, NSW
Conditions: Full time 1.0FTE, Fixed term 2 years
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
“Bush Heritage acquires and manages land of outstanding conservation value and works in partnership with other landowners. With 35 reserves across the nation totaling almost 1 million hectares, and a further 2.5 million hectares protected in partnership with Indigenous and agricultural land owners, this organisation excels in delivering tangible conservation results. Established in 1991, Bush Heritage is primarily funded by donations from individuals and philanthropic sources.”
The Field Officer Scottsdale will be responsible for the day to day reserve operations. This will be primarily weed control, pest animal control and revegetation work with both contractor and volunteer supervision. Additionally the position provides regional support to SE NSW reserves on an as needs basis. This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of autonomy, ingenuity and problem solving skills.
The position requires knowledge and experience of land management, and practical repair and maintenance skills. Experience in land and conservation management problem solving are required, and working with Indigenous people in land management would be highly regarded.
Under direction from the Healthy Landscape Manager South East NSW the Field Officer Scottsdale is responsible for the safe undertaking of daily reserve management activities that include:
- Natural resource management activities such as weed control (40%), revegetation works (40%) and pest animal control;
- Assisting with regular servicing, repairs and maintenance of infrastructure, plant and equipment;
- Supervision, management and work with volunteers and contractors across a range of activities; and
- Liaising with neighboring landholders, Traditional Owners and local stakeholders.
In conjunction with volunteer activities, overnight camping on reserve (in shed with basic facilities) is a requirement of this role for up to four nights at a time on a regular basis.
The full Position Description is available as a link below.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description available on our website. Please address applications to Peter Saunders, Healthy Landscape Manager South East NSW and send to employment@bushheritage.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Thursday 16 May 2013.
For more information please contact Peter Saunders via email employment@bushheritage.org.au
Scottsdale’s profile is available on Bush Heritages website at this link http://www.bushheritage.org.au/scottsdale
We request no agency contact please.
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Melbourne CBD
Part Time, 19-23 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around start and end times.
“Bush Heritage acquires and manages land of outstanding conservation value and works in partnership with other landowners. With 36 reserves across the nation totaling almost 1 million hectares, and a further 2.5 million hectares protected in partnership with Indigenous and agricultural land owners, this organisation excels in delivering tangible conservation results. Established in 1991, Bush Heritage is primarily funded by donations from individuals and philanthropic sources.”
As the Executive Assistant you will be responsible for providing direct support to Bush Heritage's Chief Executive, including diary management, organising internal, external, national and international meetings as well as associated travel, preparation and response to Chief Executive correspondence, liaising with conservation organisations, and coordinating Chief Executive involvement in media representation.
You will have a demonstrated experience in managing senior executives who have substantial contact with individuals, prominent Australians, businesses and government. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, a high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Applications must address the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description available on our website http://www.bushheritage.org.au/employment
Applications should be addressed to Gerard O’Neill, Chief Executive, employment@bushheritage.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Sunday 26 May 2013.
We request no agency contact please.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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Philanthropy Executive Major Gifts (Two positions: Victoria and NSW)
Locations: Melbourne and Sydney
Conditions: 2 x Full time 1.0FTE, permanent ongoing positions
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