Ecologist Opportunity
Are you prepared to start your ecology career with hands-on field experience on the NSW Mid North Coast? We're seeking a casual graduate or early-career ecologist to support our fieldwork program from our Coffs Harbour office.
About This Role
This position is ideal for recent graduates or high-achieving final-year students in ecology, zoology, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field. You'll assist in delivering ecology surveys and assessments, including day, night, early morning, and weekend fieldwork.
You'll work alongside experienced ecologists and receive on-the-ground training to develop your field skills and ecological understanding across the diverse bioregion on the NSW Mid North Coast.
What We Offer
* An engaging and challenging role
* Hands-on training and mentoring from senior ecologists
* Exposure to a rich and varied bioregion with unique species and ecological communities
* A supportive and knowledgeable close-knit team
* Involvement in meaningful, real-world environmental projects
Requirements
* Tertiary qualification (minimum undergraduate bachelor) in Ecology/Science/Environmental Science/Applied Science/Natural Resource Management/Zoology or equivalent discipline with high academic achievement
* Class C Driver's Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles, and confidence driving in regional/rural settings
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal skills
* Ability to work outside regular hours, including flexibility and availability for day, night, early morning, and weekend fieldwork sometimes at short notice
* Availability to travel away from home for periods of time typically within NSW mid north coast, NSW northern tablelands, and northern NSW
* Willingness to work in remote locations and on active construction sites
* Self-motivation and initiative with the ability to manage responsibilities and perform tasks with guidance and supervision as well as autonomy
* Eagerness to learn and undertake relevant training which we provide
* White card or willingness to obtain
* First aid certificate or willingness to obtain
* Competence working with Microsoft Office software
* Alignment with our values and ethos