Advert ID: 20030536
Restoration Ecologist
People with applied backgrounds in forestry, horticulture or agriculture are encouraged to apply.
Who we are
The Office of the Supervising Scientist is responsible for protecting the environment of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, from the effects of uranium mining. We conduct independent research and monitoring, participate in and oversee the regulatory process for uranium mining in the region and develop standards and practices for environmental protection.
The Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist conducts world-leading research for monitoring and assessing the environmental impacts of uranium mining. We are a multidisciplinary institute with research programs spanning environmental radioactivity, water and sediment quality, ecosystem restoration, geomorphology, omics, drone remote sensing and environmental applications of artificial intelligence.
The Ecosystem Restoration Team focuses on ecosystem establishment and sustainability as part of the mine site rehabilitation process. You will be part of a small team providing expert advice, assessing proponent documentation, and managing research projects including fieldwork.
For more information about us please visit our website.
The job
- Provide operational level technical expertise on mine site rehabilitation planning, monitoring and assessment with a focus on ecosystem establishment and sustainability as part of the mine site rehabilitation assessment process.
- Assist in the management and design of research projects, analysing data and preparing scientific publications and reports, including leadership of fieldwork where required.
- Communicate research findings and project work in a range of fora (e.g. strategic to technical level).
- Assist with the management of strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, finding agreement and managing sensitivities.
- Assist in managing departmental staff and contractors and corporate functions such as budgets, contracts and procurement.