Forest Health Monitoring Scientist & Program Lead

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% load

Public sector holidays

Annual National Park Entry Pass

Staff parking

Job summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is seeking a Research Scientist - Forest Health Monitoring Coordinator in Kensington, WA. You will coordinate a forest health monitoring program, liaise with internal and external colleagues, manage the FHMP budget and report on project analyses.

You will provide expert advice on monitoring design, data management, and analyses to support biodiversity conservation in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to liaise with diverse peers and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of contemporary biodiversity monitoring principles for ecosystem management.
• Experience undertaking ecological monitoring and research for conservation management.
• High-level data management and analysis skills integrating diverse data sources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reports and peer-reviewed work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of a forest health monitoring program with internal and external colleagues.
• Manage the Forest Health Monitoring Program budget.
• Coordinate reporting of FHMP projects for the Forest Management Plan and analyse forest health data.
• Coordinate data management processes and provide expert monitoring design advice.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Biodiversity monitoring knowledge

Ecological monitoring experience

Data management and analysis

Verbal and written communication

Job description

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is seeking a Research Scientist - Forest Health Monitoring Coordinator in Kensington, WA. You will coordinate a forest health monitoring program, liaise with internal and external colleagues, manage the FHMP budget and report on project analyses.

You will provide expert advice on monitoring design, data management, and analyses to support biodiversity conservation in Western Australia.