Resource Assessment Officer

Job Description

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Do you have an enthusiasm for working outdoors and have a passion for forests? As our Resource Assessment Officer, you will lead and implement a native forest resource inventory project from Cape York to Rockhampton.

You will provide day-to-day technical expertise to oversee the inventory measurement program, working in remote areas with lots of travel as part of the role.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us.

As our Resource Assessment Officer you will lead the implementation of a forest resource inventory project across Cape York, North Queensland and Central Queensland.

You will lead a team of people and provide technical expertise, training and guidance in relation to native forest inventory, including species and product identification according to departmental and Forestry guidelines and procedures. You will provide day-to-day oversight and quality audit checks of the inventory measurement program, including implementation of safety and remote working conditions.

You will be required to assist with the inventory planning processes and include use of geographic information systems and other operational information and technology systems to interpret, analyse and manage the storage of spatial and other operational and planning data.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a passion for working outdoors, and able to be away from home for extended periods of time. You will need to have current remote working first aid certificate and a current C class manual driver’s licence.

Find out more about this role by reading the attached Role Description, Role Statement and speak with the contact officer.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/614405/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment