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

• Undergraduate degree in environmental or ecological discipline, desirable but not mandatory
• Good aptitude for learning flora and fauna identification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, email, GIS software and other basic software packages.
• Valid manual driver's license.
• Physically fit and able to travel and undertake field work across the north central Victorian region as required, including overnight trips
• Prepared to work flexible hours, including when conducting ecological field surveys, and be willing to travel to field locations (often in remote areas)
• Current Victorian Driver’s License and ability to drive manual vehicles
• Ability to articulate Wetland Revival Trust vision and values 

Also highly regarded:

• Experience with bird monitoring is highly desirable
• Practical experience undertaking field-based flora and fauna surveys.
• Medium to advanced Bird identification knowledge and skills
• Medium to advanced Plant knowledge and skills
• Familiarisation with GIS/ GPS and use of technology in field and office settings.
• Experience with Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) - not mandatory
• Experience in preparation of a range of reports including monitoring or management plans
• Experience managing projects to budget and timelines
• Off-road driving experience with a 4WD vehicle.