The Invasive Animals and Overabundant Wildlife team is responsible for supporting and delivering key programs designed to mitigate the impact of vertebrate pests and overabundant wildlife within ACT Parks and Reserves and on some public lands. The team work collaboratively across Government and with rural landholders to deliver an integrated and nil tenure approach. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to fill the position of Pest Animal Officer. As a Pest Animal Officer, you will be responsible for: Providing technical advice and operational support to ACT government staff and rural landholders in the implementation of vertebrate pest and overabundant wildlife management programs. Assisting with the co-ordination and delivery of vertebrate pest and overabundant wildlife management programs. Implementing vertebrate pest monitoring and mapping programs and maintain accurate program records. Maintaining facilities and equipment associated with management programs, handle, use and issue restricted chemicals. Undertaking community engagement activities and liaise with other government agencies, rural landholders and other stakeholders. Supervision of staff and contractors. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Mandatory: Able and willing to undertake after hour’s duties and incident management duties Current manual driver’s license, with Four-wheel drive (4WD) experience Chemical application Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Highly Desirable: Restricted Pesticide Handling Course (NSW DPI), or equivalent Completion of Vertebrate Pest Management course (NSW DPI) or equivalent Tertiary qualification (diploma or degree) in environmental management or equivalent Ability to obtain a corporate firearm license Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria limiting responses to 350 word per criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. 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
