conservation jobs in Melbourne

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced Volunteering Officer to support the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of our statewide volunteering programs across Victoria. You will work with regional staff, community partners and volunteers to deliver safe, inclusive activities that connect people with nature.Reporting to the Statewide...

Greenville Landscaping & Environmental is seeking expressions of interest for a dual role combining conservation land management with practical farmhand duties. The casual, full-time loading position covers sites west of Melbourne and remote trips, with duties across ecosystem maintenance and sheep/cattle husbandry.Applicants should be practical,...

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced operations professional to support and, at times, lead statewide aerial land management operations across Victoria. You will coordinate people, aircraft, contractors and resources in complex environments to deliver safe, efficient programs. Reporting to the Fire, Emergency and Aerial Land Management Coordinator, you...

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholders. Created in 1972 under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic), Trust for Nature has a proud history of working across the government, not-for profit and private sectors to achieve permanent...

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholders. Created in 1972 under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic), Trust for Nature has a proud history of working across the government, not-for profit and private sectors to achieve permanent...

Joint Conservation Crew Member and FarmhandGreenville Landscaping & Environmental is seeking expressions of interest from motivated applicants for a dual-purpose role combining conservation land management field work with practical farmhand duties. This casual position is offered with full-time loading and would suit someone who enjoys varied outdoor work,...

Trust for Nature in Melbourne is seeking a Conservation Reserves Coordinator to support the management of our network of conservation reserves across Victoria. You will work with volunteers, Traditional Owners, contractors and community members to improve conservation outcomes and monitor reserve conditions.This blended field-office role requires travel, a...

Soil and Water Conservation Scientist (AI Training) About The Role We'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...

Natural Resource Conservation Scientist (AI Training) About The Role Are you a natural resource or environmental scientist who wants to do something truly different with your expertise? We're looking for experienced conservation professionals to help evaluate and improve AI systems being trained on environmental science, land management, and conservation...

Naturelinks Landscape Management is seeking Crew Members to support bushland management for our clients. A valid driver’s licence and reliable car are essential; expect hands-on field work from September 2026 across Epping, Anglesea and Macedon depots.The role values hard work, reliability, teamwork and safety, with opportunities to develop biodiversity...

Greenville Landscaping & Environmental is seeking a flexible Joint Conservation Crew Member & Farmhand to perform conservation land management field work and practical farmhand duties across multiple sites west of Melbourne.The role is physical, outdoors, and requires safety-minded teamwork with occasional week-long trips. On-the-job training, above-award...

Bush Heritage Australia is offering an Ecology Intern (Ecological Monitoring and Analysis) opportunity to join our Seeding the Future team in South Australia. The role focuses on processing and analysing wildlife imagery to inform conservation decisions and provides hands-on field experience, including pitfall trapping at Bon Bon Reserve.The internship...

Naturelinks Landscape Management is seeking Bushland Management Crew Members to support our projects across the greater Melbourne region, starting from September 2026. A driver’s licence and reliable car are essential as on-site tasks may be required.We value reliability, safety, and teamwork, with mature applicants encouraged to apply. Prior bushland or...

Joint Conservation Crew Member & FarmhandGreenville Landscaping & Environmental is seeking expressions of interest from motivated applicants for a dual-purpose role combining conservation land management field work with practical farmhand duties. This casual position is offered with full-time loading and would suit someone who enjoys varied outdoor work, is...

Trust for Nature in Victoria seeks a Conservation Reserves Coordinator to support the management of our network of Conservation Reserves. You will collaborate with volunteers, Traditional Owners, contractors and community members to achieve positive conservation outcomes on reserves, monitor conditions and provide land management advice.The role is a blended...

Zoos Victoria is seeking an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) Administration Officer to support the Conservation and Science function. You will coordinate AEC and SAC meetings, maintain documentation and ensure timely, well-governed decision-making across research activities.The role requires administrative expertise in a technical/scientific setting, strong...

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Scientist (AI Training) We're looking for wildlife and habitat conservation scientists to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on biodiversity protection and ecosystem management. Your scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and communicates conservation science — making a real...

Lead Wildlife Emergency Response - Conservation & Science Salary Band 5 from $106,623 p.a. + 12% superannuation Based at Zoos Victoria Corporate office Parkvillewith travel required to other sites/locations Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are...

The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria seeks a Senior Research Scientist (Conservation Genetics) to lead interdisciplinary research that advances plant conservation and biodiversity management across its Victorian locations, with fieldwork opportunities and a flexible start date.The role involves supervising staff, securing external funding, managing budgets,...

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action seeks a Senior Policy Officer for the Nature Next Door program in Melbourne. The role shapes and delivers long-term environmental policy, providing high-level advice to executives and Ministers.You will lead stakeholder engagement across government agencies and external partners, coordinating policy...