The kinds of activities you would be involved in include:

• Habitat management including scrub control and fen mowing, using a variety of machinery and hand tools
• Maintenance of visitor infrastructure such as track repairs, maintenance of signage, gates, benches and footpaths
• Routine patrolling of the reserves to minimise disturbance to breeding birds, other key wildlife and fragile habitats. 

Desirable characteristics for this role include:

• Existing knowledge of conservation skills and practices, though full training will be given
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with a wide range of visitors in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Some interest, knowledge and understanding of the habitats and wildlife of the area 
• Resourceful, able to plan, implement and undertake a wide variety of tasks 

In return, you will get:

• Opportunities to develop practical management skills
• On the job training relevant to tasks undertaken
• Opportunity to become a valued member of a professional team
• Knowledge that the work you do will benefit internationally important nature reserves and the work of NWT
• Opportunity to learn/enhance/share local knowledge of wildlife and conservation
• The chance to gain experience in a variety of different activities

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