Field Ecologist: Drive Landscape-scale Conservation Science

Hender Consulting; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nature Foundation in Adelaide is seeking a Field Ecologist to design and deliver ecological monitoring across reserves and partner sites, contributing to the Science Strategy and Biodiversity Monitoring Program. The role suits a research‑minded ecologist who is comfortable in remote fieldwork and can translate data into practical conservation guidance.

You will work with land managers, universities and Traditional Owners, with strong field survey skills, experience with R and GIS, and a current

Qualifications

• PhD in ecology or related discipline or postgraduate qualification with demonstrated research outputs
• Strong field survey skills including fauna trapping, camera traps, acoustic monitoring and vegetation survey
• Experience analyzing ecological data with R and GIS
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, and communicate with scientific and general audiences
• A current driver’s licence and off-road 4WD experience are essential
• Experience in SA ecosystems and working with Traditional Owners on Country desirable

Responsabilités

• Designing and delivering research on priority knowledge gaps, focusing on the drivers of ecosystem condition and how species and habitats respond to management
• Implementing and refining the Biodiversity Monitoring Program, including survey delivery, protocols, QA/QC and data management, and reporting under offset, grant and heritage agreements
• Analyzing and interpreting data, and turning it into practical advice for reserve managers on fire, feral animals, weed and grazing management
• Publishing peer‑reviewed papers, technical reports and plain‑English summaries, and communicating the science to supporters and the public
• Building research partnerships with universities, government and Traditional Owners, and coordinating volunteers, students and contractors safely in the field

Description du poste

Nature Foundation in Adelaide is seeking a Field Ecologist to design and deliver ecological monitoring across reserves and partner sites, contributing to the Science Strategy and Biodiversity Monitoring Program. The role suits a research‑minded ecologist who is comfortable in remote fieldwork and can translate data into practical conservation guidance.

You will work with land managers, universities and Traditional Owners, with strong field survey skills, experience with R and GIS, and a current