Role Description
Non Manager
Role Title: Wild Dog Project Officer
Group: Partnerships & Stewardship
Classification Level: ASO4
Region: SA Arid Lands
CHRIS Position Number:
Reports to: Team Leader, Biosecurity
Our Organisation
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is committed to providing a highly supportive work
environment that values the participation and contribution of every employee in shaping the future of the department. DEWNR
is a high performing organisation that encourages excellence, improvement and growth at both an organisational and individual
level. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values. Consequently we value and respect our people, we encourage active
participation and leadership; we continuously seek to be better, and we achieve results.
Purpose
The Partnerships and Stewardship Group works with Regional Natural Resource Management Boards to provide integrated
environmental and natural resources services, including management of public land, parks, reserves and crown lands. The Group
brings together much of our delivery effort, including our Regional Staff, the design and delivery of complex and major projects
and management of River Murray operations. The Group also provides timely and high quality advice on policy and
implementation of key initiatives to the Minister, Chief Executive and Government Agencies and ensures strong communication
and engagement with stakeholders.
About the Branch/Region
The SA Arid Lands Region encompasses approx. 520,000km – over 50% of the state and hosts a community of approx. 10,000.
The Region features a broad range of landscapes, with pastoralism, mining and tourism the principal industries. The area
features a large number of National Parks and reserves, and there are an increasing number of Aboriginal managed lands across
the region. Much of the area is remote and isolated.
About the Role
The Wild Dog Project Officer will work with land managers and other key stakeholders to improve coordinated wild dog
management activities in the pastoral zone.
Key Role Outcomes

Land managers in the sheep pastoral zone of the SAAL NRM region are better supported to effectively coordinate wild dog
management activities.

Land managers have ready access to relevant wild dog management information and technical assistance through
facilitated workshops, assistance for development of local area plans, and printed information.

Key stakeholders with responsibilities for wild dog management have improved cooperation and participation in wild dog
control in the sheep pastoral zone, through a range of engagement strategies.

Land managers in the sheep pastoral zone of the SAAL NRM region are supported by a well-coordinated 1080 bait supply
service.

The SAAL community is well informed and has improved awareness and understanding of best practice wild dog
management, through NRM group updates, brochures, workshops, and newsletter contributions.

A range of stakeholders with an interest in wild dog management including community, land managers, government
agencies and industry groups, have an improved cooperation through meetings, forums and other activities.
Key Relationships

Works closely with Natural Resources SA Arid Lands DEWNR staff, the SAAL NRM Board, District Groups and Comanagement Boards;

Key stakeholders including station owners, the pastoral cattle industry, contractors, non-government organisations,
community groups, government agencies, researchers and other relevant organisations.

SA Sheep Advisory Group.
Special Conditions

May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.

Current drivers licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.

Intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft.

Demonstrates ability to work alone and be self-reliant.

Considerable work outside normal hours with extensive travel within the region, necessitating frequent camping in the field.

Position based in Port Augusta, or a location within the region subject to negotiation.

Will be required to complete Vertebrate Pest Control Certificate (or equivalent), Certification to handle and supply 1080 (min
level 2), and maintain currency in these accreditations
Core Competencies
Elements
Behavioural Indicators
Shapes Strategic Thinking
and Change

Motivating Others

Uses own drive to foster energy and personal sense
of achievement.
Achieves Results

Delivering Effective Outcomes

Works with key stakeholders to problem solve
overcoming challenges and facilitating the
achievement of outcomes.
Develops and communicates clear and realistic goals
/ expected outcomes for projects and tasks.


Making Decisions


Drives Business Excellence
Forges Relationships and
Engages Others

Promoting Customer Service

Takes considerable effort to understand and respond
to the requirements of diverse customers.

Directing Resources

Renegotiates timeframes when unexpected issues
arise.

Establishing and Maintaining
Networks

Shows tolerance and consideration for others by
accepting diverse opinions and approaches nonjudgementally.
Builds trust in relationships through maintaining
confidentiality and ‘following through’.


Communicating and Managing
Conflict


Exemplifies Personal Drive
and Professionalism
Knows when to seek further information, clarify issues
or involve others in the decision making process
Ensures decisions taken abide by relevant legislation,
regulations and policies.

Demonstrating Commitment
to Learning and Development

Recognises and deals with conflict well before it
advances to a formal level.
Presents technical information so it can be clearly
understood by the audience and does not use jargon.
Keeps abreast of relevant developments within the
wild dog management field of expertise.
Technical, Professional/knowledge and Experience (including qualifications)
Tertiary qualification – qualification in natural resources management, agricultural science or a related area desirable.
Research Skills – Knows when and where to locate sources of technical expertise as required.
Analytical Thinking – Understands issues related to wild dog management that need to be addressed and can critically examine
the possible causes and identify solutions.
Planning and Organising Work – Demonstrates an adaptable approach when interruptions or a change of direction occur,
whilst maintaining a focus on priorities.
Technical – Shows an accurate understanding of the principles of legislation and policy relevant to wild dog management.
Work, Health and Safety
Contribute to workplace safety:

Accepts responsibility for own and other’s safety.

Actively participates in consultation about work, health and safety issues.

Identifies and reports hazards and identifies risk controls where appropriate.
Page 2 of 3
Corporate Responsibilities

Maintain a commitment to EEO, Diversity, Ethical Conduct, and record keeping within legislative requirements, according to
the principles of the Public Sector Act 2009.

Actively participate in the Department’s Performance Development and Review Program.
Page 3 of 3