Senior Ecologist

The Opportunity

The Australian National University's Sustainable Farms initiative is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ecologist to join our team in monitoring biodiversity on farms. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse and impactful projects underpinning conservation policy and programs in agricultural landscapes.

The Role

The successful applicant will have extensive field work experience with strengths in bird and vegetation identification. They will be responsible for engaging and maintaining relationships with private landholders and natural resource management agencies. The Ecologist will also provide research and advice to support research and policy activities undertaken by the Sustainable Farms initiative.

The Team

The Fenner School of Environment & Society conducts world-class, interdisciplinary research and education on complex environment-society systems. Our mission is to support the improvement of natural features on farms in the temperate woodlands, to enhance biodiversity, increase farm profitability and improve farmer well-being.

The College

The ANU College of Science encompasses the disciplines of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication. Staff and students within the College conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

About ANU

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here.