(HEO4) $71,460 - $78,326 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full-time position for 12 Months.

We are seeking a TERN Surveillance Field Officer (TSFO) to be based within the TERN Ecosystem Surveillance team. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) is the national observatory for Australian ecosystems, delivering data streams that enable environmental research and management. TERN’s infrastructure is designed to examine Australian ecosystems and ecosystem processes at different scales from targeted monitoring at the local level, through to surveillance monitoring at regional scales, through to continental scale observation and modelling.

Working under routine supervision, the TSFO will undertake biodiversity surveillance field surveys following well established protocols. This includes preparing field equipment, vehicles, fuel and camping equipment, and assisting with curation of data, soil samples and plant specimens for delivery to TERN.

The position involves interstate and remote travel, including camping in remote locations for extended periods (up to two weeks). When not in the field, the TSFO will spend time facility sorting, cataloguing soil samples and plant specimens, and completing data entry.

To be successful you will need:

• Knowledge of soil and vegetation sampling methodologies and specimen preparation techniques, including field classification and species identification for vegetation samples.
• Knowledge or experience undertaking remote area operations, incorporating effective communications, navigation, management of health, safety and wellbeing, and the environment.
• Knowledge or experience using MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook), and collecting field data digitally.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and willingness to help others achieve program objectives.
• Experience operating four-wheel-drive vehicles in various terrains, including basic maintenance, or willingness to undertake relevant training.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.