Advert ID: 20023501
Title:
Ecologist for North Central Victoria
Advertiser:
Wetland Revival Trust
Location:
Fryerstown (office) and North Central Victoria sites as required for field work
Salary etc:
Dependent on experience (Guide $65,000 graduate, $70,000 - $80,000 2-5 years) Pro rata plus superannuation.
WRT is seeking an Ecologist with interest in wetlands and ecological restoration to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in conservation ecology. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks related to fauna and flora monitoring, report writing, data entry and mapping, as well as preparing grant applications and tender responses.
The Ecologist will also be responsible for adhering to WRT policies and procedures for safety, quality, and timeliness. This position will make a significant positive contribution to WRT’s ecological restoration projects.
The majority of this role requires the candidate to be on-site and working in the field, however, report writing can be done from home.
Why work with us?
Wetland Revival Trust (WRT) is a not-for-profit environmental charity working to restore wetlands in the southern Murray Darling Basin across North Central Victoria. We prioritise involving Traditional Owners in on-country restoration activities and consult Elders before we undertake work.
Wetland Revival Trust is a leading expert in wetland plant identification, restoration activities and the protection of endangered wetland species. By working with us in the field, you will work alongside experienced wetland and restoration ecologist Damien Cook.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for staff, and provide staff with first aid training, annual CPR training, and other opportunities as they arise. If there is a training opportunity an employee would like to pursue, we are open to supporting professional growth.
Although we are a small team at Wetland Revival Trust, we are flexible, committed to our cause and operate with integrity and kindness.
About you
Would you rather sleep in a swag under the stars rather than a motel room? Are you passionate about conservation and ecological restoration? This could the job for you.
We are open to negotiating time allocation around your work-life balance needs to ensure this role is sustainable.
Required skills, knowledge, and experience
Also highly regarded:
Date published:
07-Oct-2024
Closing date:
20-Oct-2024