Principal Project Officer (TERN Wildlife Observatory) page is loaded Principal Project Officer (TERN Wildlife Observatory) Apply locations Long Pocket time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-52087TERNFull-time, fixed-term position until June 2027Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)Based at our Long Pocket Campus About This Opportunity Join TERN as the Principal Project Officer for the Wildlife Observatory and lead the coordination of nationally significant environmental research projects. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive innovative data integration and project delivery across all phases of wildlife observation initiatives. You will work within a dynamic, high-performing team to develop a cutting-edge digital Wildlife Observatory-transforming siloed data into a comprehensive, user-friendly resource that advances Australia's environmental research capabilities. If you are passionate about ecological data science, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced, grant-funded research infrastructure environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on national biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.Key responsibilities will include:Coordinate all phases of the TERN Wildlife Observatory projects, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.Provide expert data analysis, synthesis, and reporting to support wildlife observation and environmental monitoring initiatives.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and research infrastructure users.Prepare and coordinate project communication, reporting, and educational materials to promote the uptake and integration of TERN data. About TERN TERN is an Australian Government initiative to enhance Australia's environmental research effort. TERN coordinates a nationally distributed set of instrumentation that contribute to data and information services that help to meet the needs of terrestrial and coastal ecosystem researchers and other users in Australia needing to understand and predict changes over time to ecosystems. The infrastructure also contributes to Australia's role in international programs in areas such as global flux observing and global biodiversity monitoring. TERN was established in 2009 by a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) grant from the Australian Government Department of Education. Through a number of extensions and renewals of its grant, TERN's funding is currently in place until June 2028.The TERN infrastructure investments are distributed widely and are coordinated and managed nationally by the TERN Office at the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane. The capabilities of TERN are operated by institutions termed Operators under agreements with the TERN Office. A key strategic objective is to sustain TERN into the longer term.Information about TERN Australia is available at .Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingHealth and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familyUQ Study for StaffFree parking on the Long Pocket campusSalary packaging options About You A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least four years of experience in environmental or ecological data science and project coordination.Strong project planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly analysing, synthesising, and reporting complex data.Experience working in busy, grant-funded research environments and engaging with diverse stakeholders.High computer literacy and proficiency with data management and analysis tools.A passion for ecological research, wildlife monitoring, and advancing conservation through innovative data integration.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Beryl Morris (). For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' sectionResume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. 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