conservation jobs in Canberra

The ACT Government is seeking an Area Manager – New Reserves to lead the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves within the environmental offsets program. You will oversee conservation, restoration, research and land management activities, and ensure delivery against offset commitments. In a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert...

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is seeking a skilled GIS and Data Management professional to contribute to the National Science Team. The role blends ecology, spatial analysis and database management to support conservation decision-making, data quality, and scalable methodologies.The position focuses on SQL databases, GIS systems, data collection,...

ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a skilled Heavy Plant Operator to join its Fire Management team. The role supports bushfire preparedness, fire trail maintenance and land management across the ACT’s parks, reserves and rural landscapes.You will operate and maintain heavy machinery to deliver fire management and conservation outcomes. This is a...

Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) seeks a Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist to influence AI training data for biodiversity and conservation science. This fully remote hourly contract offers 10–40 hours per week, flexible scheduling, and the chance to impact cutting-edge AI technology. Applicants should have 3+ years of hands-on wildlife biology or...

The Area Manager - New Reserves role in the ACT Government leads the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under the environmental offsets program. It oversees conservation, restoration, research and land management to fulfil offset commitments and protect biodiversity across the ACT.Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the position...

Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training)About The RoleWe're looking for soil and water conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems being trained on sustainable land and water management content. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates complex conservation topics — from erosion control...

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a Pest Animal Officer to lead the ACT rabbit management program and support vertebrate pest and overabundant wildlife initiatives. The role involves building stakeholder relationships, delivering practical pest management advice, and maintaining robust program records to support biodiversity conservation...

WSP Canberra is seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join our Environment team. You will participate in ecological fieldwork, biodiversity assessments and environmental monitoring across infrastructure, renewable energy and government projects. You will learn from senior ecologists while contributing to conservation outcomes in diverse Australian environments....

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking an enthusiastic campaigner with experience in community organising, campaign strategy development, and communications. The successful applicant will develop and lead campaigns to achieve positive environmental outcomes for the ACT - across issues related to biodiversity, nature and waterways, climate, transport...

Government and Investment Partnerships LeadBush Heritage Australia are seeking a Government and Investment Partnerships Lead to join the Government Engagement Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat. Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading...

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia's wildlife and we are united by our determination to...

The Conservation Council ACT Region is seeking an enthusiastic campaigner with experience in community organising, campaign strategy development, and communications to lead campaigns across biodiversity, nature, waterways, climate, transport and waste in the ACT. This permanent, part-time role (22.5–30 hours/week) focuses on volunteer management,...

Australia Zoo's Civil Works team is seeking an experienced Labourer for a Full Time position to support maintenance of municipal residences and buildings, and assist in the construction of new habitats, displays and structures. You will work collaboratively, be committed to conservation, and bring a positive attitude. Duties include general labouring, site...

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test AI models and ensure physical laws are respected. The role is a fully remote hourly contract with flexible scheduling, ideal for researchers who want meaningful, independent work on their own terms.You'll design advanced physics problems, author gold-standard solutions, and audit AI reasoning to...

Vacancy for Changeable and Digital Collections Officer at National Museum of Australia 13 August 2023 Canberra, ACT $76,250.00 - $80,855.00 Fixed Term The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the Collection Engagement Business Unit, providing quality training and support to Museum staff in the use and development of its collection...

Details: The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the position of Pest Animal Officer in the Invasive Animals and Overabundant Wildlife Team.The Pest Animal Officer is responsible for coordinating the ACT rabbit management program and supporting the delivery of other...

Details: The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Plant Operator to join its Fire Management team. This position plays a key role in supporting bushfire preparedness, fire trail maintenance, and land management programs across the ACT’s parks, reserves, and rural landscapes. Working as part of a dedicated team, you...

The Area Manager – New Reserves is responsible for leading the establishment and ongoing management of new reserves under the ACT Government’s environmental offsets program. The role oversees conservation, restoration, research and land management activities that fulfil environmental offset commitments and support the protection of biodiversity and...

Vacancy for Head of Digital Preservation at the National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaVacancy for Head of Digital Preservation at the National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaAUD $132,906.00 - $147,415.00Full-TimeThe Head of Digital Preservation is responsible for progressing the NFSA’s overall digital preservation strategy and leading the teams...

Ecological Australia, part of the Tetra Tech group, is seeking a BAM-accredited Senior or Principal Ecologist to join Canberra or Mudgee offices. You will lead ecological projects, provide expert advice, and ensure regulatory compliance across renewables, resources and conservation projects.You'll mentor junior ecologists, develop survey methodologies, and...