Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $75,665 - $83,769
Grade: WDCB
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland
Reference: 1881
The Vertebrate Species Management Officer (VSMO) is responsible for the implementation of vertebrate animal management programs, with the aim of reducing negative impacts on biodiversity values by animals such as feral pigs and foxes on public land, and minimising impacts to private property, including predation on livestock, in the Hume & Gippsland Regions.
Experience working with various stakeholders and other community members, and knowledge of vertebrate pest control management programs, tools, techniques and their application across a range of circumstances. There will be exposure to a range of pest species management activities, however, initial focus will be feral pig and/or fox control. The VSMO will also contribute to other animal control activities as part of the broader VSMP. You will also require knowledge of the impacts of predation on biodiversity, livestock enterprises and rural communities in Victoria. This position will be based in Bairnsdale but requires the flexibility to deliver fieldwork in remote areas across Gippsland/Hume.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications -
Preferred but not essential -
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is Gippsland, Bairnsdale preferred.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 09 July 2026.
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Other relevant information:
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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