Forestry Researcher

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Darwin; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Darwin is recruiting for a 0.3 FTE casual position to support the Forestry Group. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering field-based forestry research for the externally funded Tiwi Community Forestry Pilot.

The candidate will undertake field work on Tiwi Islands during the dry season (May-October), contribute to research methodologies, collect and analyse data, and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver forestry field-based research.
• Develop and refine research methodologies for Tiwi Community Forestry Pilot.
• Collect, analyze project data and prepare technical and project reports.
• Support other externally funded forestry projects and reporting activities.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 76260080

Agency: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Agriculture Division

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Support the Forestry Group to plan, coordinate and deliver research, development and extension activities, with a primary focus on the externally funded ‘Tiwi Community Forestry Pilot’. The position will undertake and coordinate field-based forestry research, contribute to the development of research methodologies, collect and analyse project data, and prepare technical and project reports. The role will also support other externally funded forestry projects and associated reporting and operational activities as required. Please note, this position is not a consistent 0.3 FTE occurring weekly but equals 0.3 FTE over the course of the year comprised of approximately 10 weeks of field work activity on the Tiwi Islands during the dry season (May-October) and occasional days in the office in Darwin to support project reporting. Casual employment is based on a rate of $62.40 per hour.

Contact: Dallas Anson, Forestry Group Leader on 08 8999 2294 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $113,101 - $134,507 (including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Experience Level: Professional 2