Scottsdale Reserve Restoration Intern
Job No:
BHAIn26
Location:
Scottsdale Reserve
Bush Heritage Australia's Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity for a Scottsdale Reserve Restoration Intern.
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
- Scottsdale Reserve work location, 75 km South of Canberra
- $57,025 (pro-rata, inclusive of super) remuneration package
- Fixed term contract 3-month full-time or 6-month part-time pro rata
- On-going invitations to Seeding the Future Virtual Roundtables for professional development
- Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn
- Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program
- One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor
About us
For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact.
As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.
About the role
Bush Heritage’s 2030 Strategy is to improve biodiversity protection, function and connectivity across landscapes. The Conservation Land Management Intern will be based at Scottsdale Reserve, in the South East New South Wales Priority Landscape.
The role will integrate with the reserve management plan and provide support to reserve operational activities. The role will have a strong focus on restoration which will include activities such as plant surveys, seed collection, propagation, revegetation and site management.
The position will be under the supervision of the Scottsdale Reserve Manager, Phil Palmer, and receive daily support from the Field Officer, Kim Jarvis. The intern will be required to work autonomously at times and exercise an appropriate level of initiative. The intern will receive support and mentoring from other Bush Heritage staff including the Scottsdale Field Officer, other members of the NSW team and the Seeding the Future program mentors.
Scottsdale Reserve has an extensive volunteer program which will result in the intern working closely with volunteers during day-to-day tasks.
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What you'll need to succeed
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A relevant qualification in Conservation (Cert 3 or above in Conservation & Ecosystem management) or equivalent experience.
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Current Chemical Safety Handling AQF level 3.
- Current manual driver’s licence.
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Interest in plants and landscape restoration.
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A commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
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Own car/transportation to travel to and from reserve (overnight accommodation available for consecutive week-night stays).
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Practical experience in land management and an ability to learn.
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Experience working autonomously.
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Organisational and communication skills.
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A desire to learn, develop new skills, collaborate, and be innovative.
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A level of fitness and physical capability to undertake strenuous fieldwork for extended periods, including at night.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with a diverse range of people (staff, volunteers and supporters).
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.
We can get many applications for internship roles so to give yourself the best chance please consider these tips to assist with your application writing:
- Please answer each question.
- Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response/Result) method, do not repeat answers or only state “see resume for details”.
- Ensure you have answered all parts of the question.
- Tweak your resume to highlight the relevant experience.
- Do some background research on Bush Heritage before you answer the questions!
If you require further information, please contact Alysha van Eyk (Seeding the Future Career Development mentor) at alysha.vaneyk@bushheritage.org.au or 03 8610 9131, or Phil Palmer (Scottsdale Reserve Manager) at phil.palmer@bushheritage.org.au.
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!
Applications close: 22nd of September 2024 at 11:30 pm AEST.