The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to apply for a position as a Field Officer in the Environment team.

Applications close on Thursday 6 June.

Primary purpose of the role

Undertake construction, maintenance and improvements to facilities and ground areas including the aerodrome, buildings, roads, signs, public areas, fences, walking tracks and operate and maintain plant and equipment, to ensure the public have access to high quality and safe facilities. 
 

Undertake pest and weed management activities and revegetation / rehabilitation of degraded areas to ensure the natural and cultural heritage is preserved.

Key accountabilities

• Undertake grounds, amenities, buildings, walking tracks, roads, aerodrome and other asset maintenance and improvements as directed, in an efficient manner as part of a team or individually with consideration for other users.
• Undertake waste management duties to maintain high levels of waste diversion and encourage Island residents to maximise their efforts.
• Implement pest and weed management programs. This may involve the use of pesticides subject to training and certification.
• Undertake revegetation, rehabilitation of degraded areas and threatened species management programs.
• Operate vehicles, a range of plant and equipment, and power and hand tools correctly and safely.
• Undertake incident response and participate in exercises as directed to ensure preparedness of the Board and the Island.
• Identify, communicate and mitigate risk to self, team members and general public.

Key challenges

• Achieving tasks to meet deadlines with limited staff and often limited resources.
• Providing improvements to facilities which are consistent with the natural and cultural heritage values of the Island while providing a safe, rewarding and fulfilling experience for residents and visitors.
• May be required to work alone or with a low level of supervision and exercise initiative sometimes, within agreed work programs.
• This is a very physically demanding role, requiring heavy muscular activity, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads, bending, climbing, and working in steep and difficult terrain and in variable weather conditions. Engagements may be subject to applicants undertaking a health assessment to confirm fitness to perform the duties of the role.

To apply

For more information, view the role description and contact Darcelle Matassoni via email ([email protected]):

Applications are to be submitted to the Lord Howe Island Board Administration Office and marked as confidential Field Officer application [email protected] 

Applicants must submit:

1. A one – two page covering letter which:
   1. summarises relevant skills, qualifications and experience (aligning with focus capabilities)
   2. summarises key knowledge and experience as it applies to the 5 key accountabilities (above)
   3. describe how you address the two key challenges and give an example of a time you have had to deal with a similar challenge.
2. A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

3. Contact details for two referees

    

Lord Howe Island Board

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – FIELD OFFICER – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

All appointments to positions within the Board are based on merit in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and subsidiary legislation. The selection for this temporary employment will be based on a suitability assessment process.