Threatened Species Officer (Temp) – Field & Recovery

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service seeks a dynamic Threatened Species Officer to join the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve team on a full-time temporary basis. You will contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives, support recovery programs for key species, and collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and educators to advance conservation outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility and outcome-focused work, with duties including field assessments, data collection, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, wildlife biology or ecology are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
• Support recovery programs for key species (Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, Northern Corroboree Frog, Grassland Earless Dragon).
• Collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and organisations to advance conservation projects.
• Assist with education and outreach activities as part of conservation programs.

Education

Environmental management / wildlife biology / ecology

Job description

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service seeks a dynamic Threatened Species Officer to join the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve team on a full-time temporary basis. You will contribute to wildlife conservation initiatives, support recovery programs for key species, and collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and educators to advance conservation outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility and outcome-focused work, with duties including field assessments, data collection, and assisting with