Advert ID: 20024273
Title:
Field Ecologist | Mt Gibson
Advertiser:
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Location:
Mt Gibson Wildlife Sactuary (via Wubin), WA
About AWC:
Within AWC's network of sanctuaries or partnership sites, four of these sanctuaries (Karakamia, Paruna, Faure Island and Mount Gibson) occur in southwestern Australia, an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot. These sanctuaries are home to an internationally significant mammal reintroduction project involving species such as Woylies, Black-flanked Rock-wallabies and Western Barred Bandicoots.
As part of the mammal reintroduction project taking place at Mt Gibson, AWC has established a 7,838-hectare feral-free area - the largest cat and fox-free area on mainland WA - into which 10 regionally extinct mammals have been reintroduced. This single property will therefore play a critical role in providing a secure future for nearly 10 per cent of Australia's nationally threatened mammals.
Reporting to the Regional Ecologist - SW, the key duty of the Field Ecologist -SW is to implement AWC's science program in the south-west - primarily at Mt Gibson, but also at other locations as elsewhere as required. The 2 staff stream (operations and science) work together in an integrated manner to design, implement and measure the effectiveness of land management strategies. This role also works with other staff members, interns, and a range of research students and volunteers.
Major tasks in the science program include ecological monitoring, the reintroduction of locally extinct species and applied ecological research. The position requires well-developed skills in wildlife survey, animal handling and the conduct of applied ecological research; and a capacity to work as part of a team of ecologists in remote locations. The position will be based at Mt Gibson with field work conducted at Mt Gibson and other AWC wildlife sanctuaries.
Other tasks undertaken by the science team include:
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is based at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary where accommodation and facilities (water, internet, electricity) are provided for the successful candidate. This role is proposed to start in April 2025 start and is offered as a 2-year fixed-term contract.
To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Field Ecologist | Mt Gibson.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024273Date published:
20-Jan-2025
Closing date:
14-Feb-2025