**Location**: Canberra
**About the Opportunity**
Umwelt's portfolio has more new and exciting projects in the biodiversity sector, which is expanding as ACT moves towards renewable energy and tries to balance development with strategic conservation and offsetting outcomes. This expansion offers exciting prospects for enthusiastic ecologists at any career stage, from early to senior, who want to be part of a team with steady work and incredible project diversity.
This role is field based, targeting surveys in spring and summer 2024/2025 in a range of locations throughout the ACT, with opportunities to also work within NSW. Permanent roles may be available following this period, pending business needs.
**About You**
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Field Ecologists (early career) who meet the following criteria:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification (or in progress) in environmental science, botany, zoology, or a related field
- A strong desire to work flexible hours and travel for ecological fieldwork including possible trips of extended duration (one week or greater) in rural or remote regions
- Experience in undertaking ecological surveys and a demonstrated passion for flora and/or fauna
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously. Capability to effectively communicate with team members
- Experience in GIS and electronic data capture (preferred)
- Appreciation of the importance of WHS matters
**Join the Team**
- To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia._