Lead Wildlife Ecologist - Translocation & Field Science

Australian Wildlife Conservancy; Darwin; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Two-year fixed-term contract

Darwin office with regular travel toNT

Zusammenfassung

Australian Wildlife Conservancy seeks a regional ecologist to lead the science program at Bullo River Station, guiding translocation research for the Purple-crowned Fairy-wren and overseeing fieldwork and monitoring.

You will design, analyse and report components of the reintroduction program, trap and translocate birds, monitor threats, and collaborate with Indigenous Rangers and partners across northern Australia.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in ecology or related discipline; equivalent proficiency considered.
• Experience in conservation, bird ecology and translocations highly regarded.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development, delivery and reporting of the science program at Bullo River Station.
• Contribute to Reintroduction Strategies and Translocation Proposals from sourcing to release and post-release research.
• Manage and mentor ecologists, interns and volunteers, including Indigenous Rangers and contractors.
• Collaborate with Operations on fire, feral animal and weed management strategies.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, Ranger groups, agencies and research partners.
• Disseminate science through reports, publications and presentations; support fundraising and communications.

Kenntnisse

Wildlife conservation commitment

Ecology & field research

Planning & organisational skills

Leadership & team building

Collaboration & stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Financial management & compliance

Resourcefulness

Travel & field work

Project management

Ausbildung

PhD in ecology or related discipline

Masters in related field (alternative)

Tools

A‑class bird banding authority

4WD driving competence

Jobbeschreibung

Australian Wildlife Conservancy seeks a regional ecologist to lead the science program at Bullo River Station, guiding translocation research for the Purple-crowned Fairy-wren and overseeing fieldwork and monitoring.

You will design, analyse and report components of the reintroduction program, trap and translocate birds, monitor threats, and collaborate with Indigenous Rangers and partners across northern Australia.