Research Scientist (Turtle Monitoring)

Marine Science Program; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation agency in Canada is seeking a Research Scientist focusing on turtle monitoring. This full-time role involves overseeing a conservation program, implementing best-practice monitoring, and managing data collection and analyses. Applicants should have experience with marine turtle research and strong skills in data management and technical writing. The position offers an attractive salary, flexible arrangements, and various employee benefits including superannuation and annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Additional public sector holidays

Cultural leave

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

National Park Entry Pass

Learning and development programs

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in conducting monitoring and research on marine turtles.
• Demonstrated skills in data management and data analysis.
• Advanced science writing skills with a record of publishing marine science.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monitoring component of the Northwest Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program.
• Implement best-practice monitoring including data collection and management.
• Conduct data analyses and contribute to reports and communication outputs.

Skills

Marine turtle monitoring

Data management

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Team leadership

Remote fieldwork

Job description

Biodiversity and Conservation Science Research Scientist (Turtle Monitoring) DBCA3173260 PSCA, Specified Calling Level 2, $112,266 - $123,008 plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A 48-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION

(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026

The Marine Science Program aims to ensure the department's marine biodiversity conservation and management programs are based on best practice science. The program promotes and undertakes marine research and monitoring to improve the scientific basis for the conservation and management of Western Australia's state‑wide system of marine protected areas, threatened marine fauna and marine biodiversity generally. Marine research and monitoring are based around the strategies identified in protected area management plans and threatened species recovery / management plans.

We are currently seeking a Research Scientist (Turtle Monitoring) to join our team.

This position will oversee the monitoring component of the Northwest Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program (NWSFTCP) including the co‑design and co‑implementation of nesting and in‑water projects, with the assistance from other staff. The position will implement best‑practice monitoring, including rigorous data collection and management, conduct data analyses, produce or contribute to reports and other communication outputs. The position includes a research component focused on the program’s priorities, including applied threat‑based research. The implementation of field operations will be assisted by a technical officer.

At DBCA, we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting monitoring and research on marine turtles.
• Demonstrated skills in data management (essential), data analysis (essential) and population modelling (desirable).
• Demonstrated technical report and advanced science writing skills (essential), with a record of publishing marine science in peer‑reviewed journals (desirable).
• Demonstrated communication and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated remote fieldwork experience, including working with a diverse range of people.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world‑class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including :

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well‑established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.