Field Ecologist: Conservation Impact & Climate Assessments

Environmental Jobs; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is seeking a Field Ecologist to support the National Science Team in assessing conservation value of properties for acquisition or partnership. The role will also assess climate-change vulnerability of species using AWC's framework and contribute to broader science program tasks.

You will work with Indigenous groups, government agencies, and partners to advance conservation land management and Ecohealth monitoring, and communicate findings via reports and

Qualifications

• Higher degree in ecology/conservation biology or related field.
• Experience in conservation or related field highly regarded.
• Senior level requires 5+ years post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conservation assessments of properties considered for acquisition or partnership.
• Evaluate vulnerability of properties and priority species to climate change using AWC framework.
• Contribute to National Science Program and develop strategies for research and conservation.
• Communicate science program to stakeholders and the public through publications and presentations.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Climate change

Statistical analysis

Fieldwork planning

Education

Honours or equivalent in ecology/conservation biology

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is seeking a Field Ecologist to support the National Science Team in assessing conservation value of properties for acquisition or partnership. The role will also assess climate-change vulnerability of species using AWC's framework and contribute to broader science program tasks.

You will work with Indigenous groups, government agencies, and partners to advance conservation land management and Ecohealth monitoring, and communicate findings via reports and