WA Western Ground Parrot Project Support

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

We are looking for a dynamic Western Ground Parrot Project Support to join our team and work collaboratively with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) South Coast Fauna Recovery Project Team, the South Coast Threatened Birds Recovery Team and Friends of the Western Ground Parrot to improve conservation outcomes for the Western Ground Parrot (WGP). Specifically, the role will contribute to efforts to protect the last WGP population and establish a new population.

You will do this by:

• Contributing to implementation of the translocation strategy for Western Ground Parrot
• Assisting with deployment and maintenance of Autonomous Recording Units (ARU)
• Assisting with analysis of acoustic files for monitoring Western Ground Parrots
• Using telemetry techniques to monitor the survival, movements and habitat use of birds post translocation
• Assisting with feral predator monitoring and management
• Assisting with curation and management of databases and written reports
• Assisting with field trip organization and logistics for remote and extended periods in the field
• Contributing to technical meetings (including recovery team meetings) and reporting project progress to project partners and senior BirdLife staff
• Working closely with the Emergency Interventions Program Manager to operate within project budget and deadlines

Status and Remuneration

This is a full-time position (1 FTE) offered on a short-term contract ending 30 September 2023. This position is based in Albany and will be hosted at the Albany DBCA South Coast Region office.

Enjoy an attractive salary $70,738 per annum plus 10.5% Superannuation. You will also enjoy great benefits, including additional special leave entitlements, 17.5% leave loading and access to LinkedIn learnings professional development and networking platform.

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to people&safety@birdlife.org.au  

To apply for this role you must:

• Have a minimum of an Honours Degree in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or related field with at least 2 years’ experience in the environmental sector
• Demonstrated experience/ability working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated planning and project coordination skills, including experience prioritising project tasks, reviewing and managing project deliverables
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to formulate research questions and/or project objectives, and manage and analyse datasets to answer research questions and/or inform management interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience or skills in preparing project reports and publications
• Fitness, capacity and willingness to conduct remote fieldwork for up to several weeks, involving extensive off-track bush-walking and bush camping
• Hold a ‘C’ class drivers’ licence
• Have valid Australian work rights with permission to work
• Submit a cover letter, resume and brief statement addressing the position’s key selection criteria to people&safety@birdlife.org.au      

Closing Date: Applications for this role close on Monday 17 October 2022

Please note that BirdLife does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

At BirdLife we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from diverse groups and communities.