About AWC:
AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.
At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia’s wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community.
The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders.
AWC’s work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:
- Accountable – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
- Informed – working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
- Respectful – demonstrating care, recognition and integrity
- Dedicated – committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
- Innovative – applying creative thinking for effective solutions
- Sustainable – delivering long-term financial and ecological viability.
About the role:
The position requires expertise in implementing a conservation science program, good personnel management skills, excellent communication and liaison skills, and a well-developed capacity for project management. The appointee must be motivated to work in the private nature conservation sector and be willing to help develop and promote AWC’s conservation model.
AWC’s Kimberley properties are located in remote locations. The Senior Field Ecologist will be based in Derby (preference) or Broome, and will work out of other sites in the Kimberley as required. The job requires extended periods in the field and a balance of office work.
Critical competencies:
- Getting things done: you need well-developed planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and execute a range of tasks in an efficient manner.
- Leadership: you need good leadership and team-building skills, including the ability to manage and coordinate remote teams of staff, interns, volunteers and potentially contractors, as well as to work effectively with Indigenous partners.
- Collaboration: you need sound relationship-building and collaborative skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including colleagues, Indigenous groups, the broader scientific community, and other conservation and land management organisations.
- Ecological understanding: you will have a well-developed knowledge of the nature and functioning of the Australian biota; and major threats to native wildlife and their habitats and how these threats can be mitigated. Ideally, you will have some experience working with land managers to design and/ or implement strategies for fire, feral and weed management.
- Field survey: you will have strong field survey skills, in animal trapping, identification and handling, the use of camera traps and acoustic monitors, and potentially other fauna and flora survey skills.
- Research: you will have good knowledge of experimental design in ecology and the statistical analysis of ecological data, and experience in the use of computer software packages including analytical, graphing, word processing, spreadsheet/ database and potentially GIS software.
- Science communication: you will have a well-developed capacity to draft and review scientific reports and publications, compose funding applications and reports, and communicate science and conservation messages to a general audience.
- Financial management, paperwork and compliance: you will have the ability to deliver projects in a cost-effective manner and to manage financial resources, and to ensure contracted obligations are met, commensurate with the requirements of the position.
- Resourcefulness: you will have the ability to improvise and ‘problem-solve’, developing
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- practical solutions with limited resources.
- Travel and time in the field: you must be willing to travel away from base and spend extended time in the field to meet the requirements of the position.
Qualifications:
An honours degree in ecology or a related discipline is essential.
Licenses, Certificates and/or Training:
A valid manual driver’s licence is essential.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a two year fixed term contract.
To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Senior Field Ecologist
Join our Journey:
Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC! AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
Initial enquiries: employment@australianwildlife.org
Applications: To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
Please note:
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national police clearance, online medical and a values-based assessment.
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AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.
