The Office of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna has an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to join our team for approximately 10 months! We're a small team within the Environment, Heritage and Water (EHW) Division of the newly formed City and Environment Directorate, who are passionate about protecting, conserving and enhancing Canberra's significant ecological values and biodiversity. The main functions of the team are to develop advice for the Conservator on matters that may impact biodiversity and the conservation estate in the ACT, prepare advice on environmental assessments and development applications to the ACT Planning Authority; and assist in the administration of a range of Conservator functions under legislation. Under limited direction from the Conservator Liaison, and as part of a small team, you will undertake a range of duties and responsibilities, including: Provide close liaison across the Environment, Heritage and Water Division (the Division) to ensure development and environmental impact advice and decisions are consistent with ecological and environmental land management objectives of the ACT Government. Collate and represent scientific advice from across the Division on potential ecological impacts due to development and land management activities. Undertake site inspections at locations where impacting activities are proposed, or have been undertaken and provide advice on outcomes to the Conservator. Represent the Conservator at meetings and workshops with community, business, industry and government stakeholders. So, if you're looking for a dynamic role that allows you to get out and about, undertaking site visits across Canberra and making a genuine difference towards conservation goals, this is the job for you! This role has supervisory responsibilities of one other ecologist. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Highly Desirable: Relevant Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, civil engineering or related field. Certificate IV in Government Investigations or willingness to obtain. A current manual driver’s license. Willingness to undertake field work, work independently in remote locations and in adverse weather conditions. Note: This is a temporary position available 8 September 2025 until 30 June 2026. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit: a pitch of maximum two pages addressing your suitability for the role and addressing the Skills, Behaviour and Knowledge areas listed, and a current curriculum vitae that includes contact details of two referees. (Extra points may be awarded for sneaky puns and dad jokes, or particularly impressive selfies out in the field with cool critters.) Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available 8 September 2025 until 30 June 2026