Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Conservation & Research

Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Conservation & Research

Australia's Threatened Species Need the Next Generation of Conservation Scientists

Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Biologist

Wild Research Pty Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate ecologist to join our growing team and contribute to the conservation and recovery of Australia's threatened wildlife.

This is an opportunity to build your career while working on meaningful conservation projects across Victoria and Australia. You'll work alongside experienced ecologists and researchers on projects involving threatened amphibians, freshwater fish, reptiles, mammals, and other priority species.

From biodiversity monitoring and ecological surveys to conservation planning and applied research, you'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of projects that directly influence conservation outcomes.

Employment Type

Full-time or part-time (fixed-term to June 2027, with potential for ongoing employment)

Location

Victoria, with regular travel and fieldwork across Victoria and interstate as required.

About the Role

As a Graduate Ecologist, you will contribute to the delivery of ecological research, monitoring programs, and conservation projects. You will receive mentoring and professional development while building experience across field, analytical and project-based aspects of applied ecology.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys fieldwork, is eager to learn, highly motivated, and wants to develop practical skills that contribute to real conservation outcomes.

Responsibilities will include:

• Threatened species surveys and biodiversity monitoring
• Remote and regional fieldwork, including nocturnal surveys
• Ecological data collection and management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Assisting with project planning and delivery
• Supporting conservation and recovery initiatives
• Working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, scientists, land managers, government agencies and conservation partners

About You

You may be a recent graduate or early-career ecologist with:

Essential

• A degree in ecology, environmental science, zoology, biological sciences or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel
• A current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

Experience or interest in one or more of the following:

• Amphibian, reptile, freshwater fish, freshwater ecology or terrestrial ecology
• Threatened species conservation and monitoring
• Ecological survey techniques
• GIS and spatial analysis
• Statistical analysis and data management
• R or Python programming
• Scientific writing and reporting

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes directly to threatened species conservation
• Extensive field experience across a variety of ecosystems
• Mentoring from experienced ecologists and conservation scientists
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential for ongoing employment beyond June 2027

Remuneration

Salary will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience.

Help us generate the science needed to recover Australia's threatened wildlife.

Documents

• Key Selection Criteria

• Submit your CV, a brief 1-page letter of interest and a completed response to the key selection criteria using the table provided. Submit your application by midnight 20 November 2026.

Email application to: admin@wildresearch.com.au