Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Healthy Landscape Manager - Mulligan River to join our North team at Pilungah Reserve.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Work and live at one of our Reserves in Western Queensland, Pilungah Reserve.
• $96, 172 - $106, 862 plus super (with opportunities for further growth)
• Full time, ongoing

About the role

Pilungah has much more to offer than just red desert sand! There are 233000ha of protected flood plains, gidgee woodlands, spinifex grasslands and dune country. With 268 different species of animals, the nature reserve is also a hot bed for many reptiles. BHA protection of Pilungah gives the desert back its fringe and a refuge for wildlife.

Accommodation is provided on Pilungah Reserve. Featuring a 4-bedroom house and a fully equipped kitchen supplying everything you need including a dishwasher.

If you would like to see photos of the accommodation and surroundings, email [email protected], using the subject line: Healthy Landscape Manager - Mulligan River enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Mulligan River Healthy Landscapes Manager is a key regional leadership position and will be responsible for collaboratively coordinating the people, land management and ecological activities on Bush Heritage’s Pilungah and Ethabuka reserves and support program development of Bush Heritage’s Aboriginal partnerships as well as community partnerships.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is responsible for managing staff, contractors and volunteers to deliver strategic conservation and biodiversity goals/objectives. The role forms part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for overseeing the people and activities to provide coordinated conservation and partnership efforts across Pilungah and Ethabuka reserves within the Mulligan Priority Landscape.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing input into strategic conservation and biodiversity goals/objectives including the development of conservation management plans, operational work plans, budgets, HSE processes, governance, stakeholder communication and partnership engagement across their region of responsibility.  

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is responsible for promoting safe work practices and culture within their team and in their work.

Due to the remote location and occasional periods of isolation, the Reserve Manager needs to be comfortable with periods of isolation, be self-sufficient, resilient, and possess practical and problem-solving skills.

For more information and stories on Pilungah Reserve visit our website: Pilungah Reserve - Bush Heritage Australia

Please download Position Description here, also attached below.

What you'll need to succeed

• Maintaining a team-oriented environment, managing and developing staff, and valuing diversity;
• Commitment to and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage;
• Tertiary qualification or extensive practical experience relating to land and natural resource management and systems in a variety of landscapes;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a complex environment, as well as fostering internal working relationships within the broader Bush Heritage team. Ability and confidence in liaising with the media and public speaking.
• Experience in effectively leading, managing and coaching staff, including the capacity to manage volunteers and contractors.
• Well-developed organisational, planning and coordination skills with demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor works plans, including infrastructure works and maintenance. A demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of project management practices and principles.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and communities, mining sector, tourism operators, the pastoral sector and the development and maintenance of relationships with these stakeholders.
• Proven experience in road works, fire management, weed work, feral animal control, infrastructure management - repairs and planning, project management, light fabrication - cutting, welding, fencing, stock management, neighbour relations, basic machinery maintenance, chainsaw use.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment and risk assessment procedures and requirements.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with computers including MS Office, spreadsheet, financial, GIS and data management software.
• The capacity and desire to live and work in a remote arid environment. This may include periods of isolation due to rain events.
• Manual Driving licence, including off road 4WD experience.

Benefits

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups and Clubs for women. LGBTQIA+ neurodivergent employees and bird lovers!
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids, additional annual leave and possible casual works arrangements for partners.
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Tony Mayo (Healthy Landscape Manager - Arid Riverine) on [email protected], using the subject line: Healthy Landscape Manager - Mulligan River enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!