Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $87,951 - $94,624
Grade: WDCC
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland
Reference: 2579
The Senior Species and Land Management Officer will support Committees of Management in responding to H5N1 Bird Flu impacts and deliver a range of environmental resilience activities. As the Senior, this Officer is responsible for day-to-day delivery. supervision and leadership of a team of Species and Land Management Officers. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, Species and Land Management, the position coordinates approved regional work programs, translates priorities into safe and achievable field schedules, and assures compliance with Vertebrate Species Management Program procedures, safety, quality standards and reporting requirements.
The supervisor leads localised response to H5N1 clean up and surveillance, field delivery of approved vertebrate pest management, related invasive species activities, environmental monitoring and public land support activities. The position allocates and monitors work, verifies tasking alignment with team competency, leads field risk assessment, provides technical guidance and coaching, reviews records and completed work, and escalates matters requiring specialist, statutory, procurement or capital works pathways.
This position will be based at Beaufort/Colac/Epsom and requires flexibility to supervise fieldwork across Western Victorian regions and other locations where required.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications -
Preferred but not essential -
Specialist/Technical Expertise -
There are 3 fixed term positions available until 31 December 2027. The work location for these positions are:
To be considered for these positions, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Please indicate in your cover letter which locations you would like to be considered for.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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