Lecturer Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Position Title: Lecturer Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Salary: $93,426 – $120,651 pa, LGA – Grade 1-9 (As from 15 December 2025 salary rate will be increased to $96,229 – $124,271 pa)

Position number: Pool Ref NML134.25P

Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time, Casual

Location: Joondalup / Midland (you may be required to work from more than one campus)

About the role

Are you passionate about protecting the natural world and empowering others to do the same? We invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team as a lecturer in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. This role is more than teaching – it is an opportunity to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging, hands‑on training that connects theory to real‑world conservation challenges.

- Create immersive learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking and ecological awareness.

- Assess student progress with care, ensuring each learner feels supported and empowered.

- Mentor future conservation and ecosystem management professionals.

- Contribute to innovative program development that reflects current environmental priorities.

- Collaborate with industry and community partners to keep training relevant and impactful.

- Stay ahead of emerging trends in conservation, sustainability and ecosystem restoration through ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands‑on ground operational experience in maintaining natural areas.

- Required qualifications in one of the following areas:

- AHC31421 or AHC31424 – Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

- AHC40924 or AHC40920 – Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

- AHC31522 or AHC31516 – Certificate III in On Country Management (with relevant industry experience)

- Minimum qualification to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET) as defined by the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (or successors). The current minimum qualification is the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110) or a secondary teaching qualification with an Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019 or TAESS00024).

- Applicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials may apply, provided they are willing to enrol in an approved training and assessment credential and complete it within two years from commencement.

Application Requirements

- A comprehensive resume contextualised to the position including the contact details of two professional referees.

- A written application (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria below, as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF):

- Well‑developed organisational skills, including the ability to work in a team environment.

- Demonstrated initiative and self‑motivation.

- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunity principles and develop appropriate strategies to incorporate these into the learning environment.

- Evidence of Department of Education Criminal Clearance and, if the position involves contact with children, a Working with Children (WWC) Card.

- For fixed‑term appointments you must hold a valid working visa; for permanent appointments you must hold permanent residency.

Benefits

- Thirteen weeks paid long‑service leave after 7 years

- Fifteen days personal leave

- Four weeks annual leave

- Four weeks professional leave

- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks

- Salary packaging

- 12% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Information

In order to increase workforce representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, North Metropolitan TAFE has applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply and, if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment.

Applications close on Friday, 7 November 2025 at 4:00 pm (WST). Please ensure your application is received by this date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

To apply, please click on the Apply for Job button on the job portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, contact Establishment and Recruitment at (08) 9203 3735 or Apply for Job through the system.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Neha Umaretiya, Head of Programs Science and Environment at 0418 872 935 or NEHA.UMARETIAYA@NMTAFE.WA.EDU.AU.

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