Biodiversity Field Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $79,334 - $93,211 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) (up to 12 months)

The Position
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team liaising with farmers and NRM organisations to support long term ecological monitoring, in the temperate woodlands of south eastern Australia and other parts of Australia as required for monitoring the Australian Government’s pilot agricultural stewardship program. The position will also be an emphasis on supporting outreach with NRM agency staff, Landcare networks and farmers in the Sustainable Farms area.

Multiple positions are available to join our long-term ecology monitoring team.

The Person
We are looking for a person who has genuine and demonstrated passion for ecological research on wildlife and vegetation in temperate woodlands and contributing to conservation in agricultural landscapes, with relevant degree in ecological/conservation science and/or agriculture and relevant fieldwork related experience in temperate woodlands. You will also have sound knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, experience in conducting high quality flora and fauna surveys in temperate woodland ecosystems (or transferable skills from other systems).

Successful applicant must have a willingness to travel outside of normal hours and work in remote locations when required (e.g. during intensive field camps of up to three weeks at a time). Preferred locations are Canberra or Wodonga offices. 

The Fenner School of Environment & Society
The Fenner School of Environment & Society conducts world-class, interdisciplinary research and education on complex environment-society systems. Sustainable Farms is a trans-disciplinary research and extension initiative based in the Fenner School. Our mission is to support the improvement of natural features on farms in the temperate woodlands, to enhance biodiversity, increase farm profitability and improve farmer wellbeing. The successful applicant will provide research and advice to support research and policy activities undertaken by the Sustainable Farms initiative.

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Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team
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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For more information about the position please contact Maddie Harvey on T: +61 2 6125 4669 E: [email protected]

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria, and
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.