Wildlife Ecologist x2 Positions NW Region MMDT

Introduction

About AWC :

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation providing hope for Australias wildlife with a scienceinformed land management partnership approach which delivers high impact results. We protect endangered wildlife in iconic regions such as the Kimberley Cape York the Top End and Kati ThandaLake Eyre.

AWCs mission to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats is achieved by :

• Science delivering a nationallycoherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation implementing conservation programs including reintroductions and providing advice to currently employs over 70 professional ecologists to deliver our conservation science program.
• Operations delivering effective largescale land management including fire management feral animal control control and infrastructure management.
• Fundraising mobilising finance (primarily tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.

Three of AWCs sanctuaries are in the Kimberley region : Mornington Marion Downs and Charnley River Artesian Range along with three partnerships the Dambimangari Wilinggin and Yulmbu Aboriginal Corporations. AWC also implements conservation management on Yampi Sound Training Area under contract with the Commonwealth Department of Defence. We work with Traditional Owners across all of our project areas. In total these sanctuaries and partnerships cover a combined area of over 4.3 million ha and protect numerous threatened habitats and species.

About the roles :

There are currently two opportunities available in the Kimberley Region one permanent full time and one temporary full time 18 month contract).

Both Wildlife Ecologist positions will be responsible for the implementation of AWCs science program at one or more AWC properties and partnership sites in the region. The roles have significant intellectual component related to the design analysis and reporting of elements of the science program commensurate with the professional skills acquired in a PhD or equivalent. The roles also require a substantial field work component.

Both roles will require substantial time in the field at AWC properties and other sites.

Key duties :

Reporting to the Regional Ecologist key duties of both Wildlife Ecologist positions include :

Critical competencies :

Qualifications :

A PhD in ecology or a related discipline or equivalent (e.g. a relevant higher degree and substantial professional experience in conservation).

Licenses & Certificates :

Valid Australian drivers licence. You will need to be able to drive a manual 4WD vehicle in difficult conditions. Training in relevant competencies may be required.

Inherent requirements of the roles :

The of tasks associated with both positions will involve fieldwork in remote locations and can sometimes be away from an established field base often in isolated locations working alone. The working environment will include extremes of weather hot and wet and / or dry. The positions can be physically demanding and may require walking and climbing over rough terrain heavy muscular activity including lifting carrying pushing and pulling loads bending climbing and driving a variety of vehicles. In addition the applicant will conduct office work planning and supervising projects. The successful applicants must be physically capable of performing these activities in the locations required in order to carry out the inherent role responsibilities.

Position Description :

To view the detailed position description for these roles click here : Wildlife Ecologist x 2 Positions (Mornington & NW) Position Description

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Initial enquiries :

Applications : To submit an application click Apply and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note :

AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander individuals with disabilities the LGBTIQA community neurodivergent individuals and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and where a range of perspectives cultures and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.

Key Skills

Internal Control,ABAP,Administration Support,Art And Craft,Event Marketing,Data Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1