At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead feral cat eradication using advanced tech and tools.
- Company: Kangaroo Island Landscape Board focused on conservation.
- Benefits: Flexible 10/4 roster, generous leave, and penalty rates.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to protecting our environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in wildlife conservation while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in pest control and stakeholder engagement preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Senior Field Officer - Feral Cat Eradication
Location: Kingscote, SA | Lead on-ground feral cat eradication using advanced technology, enjoy flexible 10/4 roster and generous leave entitlements.
The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board is seeking to appoint Senior Field Officers - Feral Cat Eradication for the Dudley Peninsula feral cat eradication program.
Responsibilities include applying expert pest animal control knowledge, using specialist feral cat control tools such as leg hold traps, thermal drones, and ground shooting, and working from data provided by a 4G camera network and other monitoring tools.
The role involves team leadership, adherence to work health and safety standards, and establishing effective working relationships with community and landholders to facilitate program operations.
- 10/4 roster (10 days on, four days off) with penalty rates and 5 weeks paid annual leave.
- Demonstrated experience in landscape-scale invasive predator control and/or eradication programs required.
- Experience with specialist control methods, field data collection, and stakeholder liaison preferred.
- Kangaroo Island Landscape Board works to conserve land and sea, guided by the Kangaroo Island Regional Landscape Plan 2026–2031.
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Senior Field Officer - Feral Cat Eradication in Kingscote employer: Kangaroo Island Landscape Board
Kangaroo Island Landscape Board offers a unique working environment with a flexible 10/4 roster, allowing employees to enjoy a balanced work-life schedule. The organization is committed to professional development and provides generous leave entitlements, including five weeks of paid annual leave. Employees have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge conservation projects, contributing to significant environmental outcomes while working collaboratively with the community.
Contact Details:
Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Recruitment Team
