Urban Ecologist

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 645520
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Join the Green Adelaide Team as an Urban Ecologist and Help Protect Our Future**

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and ecological management? Do you want to make a real difference in reducing the risk of extinction for threatened species? Become a key player in the protection of our unique biodiversity as an Urban Ecologist with Green Adelaide.

In this pivotal role, you will:

- **Enhance Habitat Protection**: Work on private and public land to improve habitat management for threatened species.
- **Lead Conservation Efforts**: Collect and analyse vital ecological data to guide the protection of at-risk species and ecosystems.
- **Engage and Empower Communities**: Collaborate with stakeholders, landowners, and local groups to create impactful conservation strategies.
- **Shape Environmental Policy**: Develop and implement guidelines, policies, and procedures that support sustainable, long-term ecological health.
- **Drive On-the-Ground Action**: Facilitate critical conservation activities to safeguard vulnerable species and their habitats.

As an Urban Ecologist, you'll help build a future where species thrive and ecosystems flourish—right here in the heart of Adelaide. Join us in shaping a sustainable environment and make a lasting impact on our natural heritage.

**What can we offer you**
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career

**Contract**:
1 year contract

**Essential Qualifications**:
Bachelor Degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology or equivalent

**Core Capabilities and Experience**:

- Has demonstrated experience in the coordination and delivery of threatened species recovery projects.
- Has demonstrated experience in working with and empowering the community to deliver recovery actions for threatened species.
- Has a good working knowledge of flora ecology and the principles and practices used to recover threatened flora species.
- Demonstrated experience and passion for maintaining a good working knowledge of species of conservation concern.
- Understands government policy, guidelines and legislation relating to threatened species recovery and biodiversity conservation.
- Has good written and verbal communication skills to convey biodiversity conservation information to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrates a fundamental and current understanding of a diverse range of species identification, survey and monitoring methodologies.
- Maintains an up to date and sound knowledge of threatened species recovery processes, including the role of recovery teams and associated project management (planning, financial management, procurement, risk management, communication, implementation, reporting and review).

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties, including emergency operations such as bush fire suppression activities, commensurate with their fitness and training levels. This may require some out of hours work including participation in an ‘on call’ roster.
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness to drive is essential.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Intrastate travel including overnight absences may be required.
- May be required to work alone in a field environment.

**Remuneration**:
PO2, $88,255 min - $97,667 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Jason Van Weenen, Team Leader, Urban Biodiversity
P: (08) 846 33749 or M: 0427 27 7700

**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

**Applications close**: 31/01/2025 11:45 PM