Are you a self-starter, a practical thinker, a good communicator, comfortable with animals and are safety conscious? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. This position forms part of a small team tasked to deliver the PCS Urban Wildlife Program. PCS attends more than 2000 kangaroo collisions each year across the ACT. Most callouts are to remove dead animals from roadways and to euthanise kangaroos injured in vehicle collisions. The occupant will be trained and mentored in dealing with injured and sick wildlife, in accordance with relevant codes of practice and legislation. This will include training and mentoring on euthanising wildlife. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Eligibility to hold an ACT Firearms License. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) A Class C Driver’s License. Work a roster including frequent weekend work and potentially participate in on-call night work. Wear a uniform. This position may require a pre-employment medical. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
