Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 29th Apr 2021
~ Advance your career in conservation biology & applied ecology ~
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife at 30 sanctuaries in which we own or manage in partnership, covering a total of more than 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. With a focus on practical land management, informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for conservation.
In NSW, AWC has been contracted by the NSW Government to reintroduce up to 10 species of threatened mammals into two NSW protected areas – Mallee Cliffs National Park in south-west NSW, and part of the Pilliga forest in north-central NSW. The Pilliga project site extends over 36,000 ha of Pilliga National Park and the Pilliga State Conservation Area. AWC has constructed a conservation fence on the site to establish a 5,800 ha feral predator-free area, into which six threatened mammal species will be reintroduced. To date, two species have been successfully established on site – the Greater Bilby and Bridled Nailtail Wallaby, with the remaining four species planned for reintroduction from 2021. AWC is also responsible for delivering conservation management and an associated science program (monitoring, research) across the project site.
Reporting to the Regional Ecologist NSW, the Wildlife Ecologist will lead our team of ecologists responsible for implementing AWC’s science program at the Pilliga project site. A PhD in ecology or similar is essential. Post- graduate experience in any of conservation biology, applied ecology, ecological monitoring/research, and reintroductions will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity to lead a team of ecologists. Stakeholder management is also critical. As such, the position requires well-developed communication and organisational skills. This position is based in Narrabri, NSW.
Key duties of the Wildlife Ecologist include:
This is a good opportunity to join the science program of Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and to make a major contribution to a nationally-significant applied ecology program.
AWC’s mission- to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats- is achieved by:
Enquiries only:
Dr Greg Holland, Regional Ecologist NSW | [email protected]
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To learn more about AWC, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org