(Urgent) Principal Research Scientist

20 hours ago

City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

- Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time.
- Salary: $138,631 - $185,518.
- Grade: SciD.
- Occupation: Environment.
- Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs.
- Reference: 587

The Principal Research Scientist holds a key science leadership position in a dynamic area of biodiversity research within the Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI). The Principal Research Scientist will develop and manage large projects that address ecological questions, often employing new and innovative techniques, to inform policy and land management. The Principal Research Scientist will operate as a high-level specialist/researcher with excellent demonstrated experience and a highly regarded record of research in applied ecology. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in leading the delivery of high-quality biodiversity research, project and staff management with a sound understanding of best practice processes including the delivery of project outputs within agreed budgets and timelines. The Principal Research Scientist, as a member of the Community Ecology leadership team, will build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, secure and manage resources to deliver agreed outcomes for ARI projects. The position requires strong leadership skills, collaboration and stakeholder management skills with diverse partners, as well as the ability to lead by example and manage staff.

The successful candidate will contribute as part of the team at the Arthur Rylah Institute to support the management of biodiversity in Victoria. The role requires experience in delivering high quality applied biodiversity research, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

The key accountabilities for the role include to:

- Lead the development of emerging and strategic research projects to address complex environmental management problems, as both a subject matter expert and as a leader of research teams.
- Be responsible for high quality science delivery, maintenance of standards and reporting back against agreed deliverables and milestones.
- Provide authoritative advice, information and recommendations to executive management, stakeholders, senior staff and partners in relation to a range of ecological and natural resource management issues.
- Contribute effectively as a member of the Community Ecology Leadership Team.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- A post-graduate science degree (preferably PhD) with a major in ecology or equivalent is mandatory.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, resourcing and co-ordination of large scale multi-disciplinary ecological research teams including and the ability to engage with diverse partners to develop and deliver credible and innovative ecological research.
- Proven ability to provide scientific and technical services and to generate high quality advice, reports, and scientific papers.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Heidelberg with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

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