Professional 3 Remuneration Package Range $130,087 - $145,485 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Rangelands Division Land Assessment Branch/REALM
Full time, ongoing vacancy
Palmerston, Northern Territory

• Be part of the Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) program.
• Collate, analyse and integrate vegetation, soil and landscape data.
• Create landscape and ecosystem maps and information products.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) was established with a clear vision that the Northern Territory's natural assets are managed sustainably for the benefit of all. The Department is leading a new Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) program that will underpin Territory wide land use planning, economic development, conservation initiatives and improved land management.

Positioned within DLPE, the Land Assessment Branch is recruiting a Principal Vegetation Ecologist to lead the vegetation component of the Regional Ecosystem and Landscape Mapping (REALM) program in the Northern Territory.

To be successful, you require relevant scientific qualifications, on-ground experience and knowledge of Australian vegetation guidelines and classification systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientific, non-scientific and Traditional Owners, and the ability to obtain a manual NT Driver's licence and operate a four-wheel drive in off-road conditions is essential.

If you live outside the Territory, this is a great time to consider relocating and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End. The City of Palmerston is a vibrant regional hub located just 20 kilometres from Darwin and boasts a diverse community of more than 37,000 residents, a regional hospital, several schools and two shopping centres. Located close to the Litchfield National Park you can enjoy an enviable tropical lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions of the region. Experience amazing sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and a rich multicultural society and community spirit. All of this makes Palmerston a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Explore working in the Territory:

• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government.
• nt.gov.au/property/land-planning-and-development.
• environment.nt.gov.au/about-us.
• environment.nt.gov.au/rangelands/publications2/land-soil-vegetation.

Explore living in the Territory:

• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/live.
• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds.
• Greater Darwin regional guide (nt.gov.au).
• Live | The Territory, Australia.