Ecology & Conservation Internship Program 2021 (All Regions)

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

 

Australian  Wildlife  Conservancy  (AWC)  is  the  largest  private  (non-profit)  owner  of  land  for conservation  in  Australia,  protecting  endangered  wildlife at  30 sanctuaries in which  we  own  or manage in partnership, covering a total of more than 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.   With a focus on practical land management, informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for conservation.

AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by: 

• Operations - delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management. 
• Science - delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to management.  
• Fundraising - mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.   

AWC’s work is directed at achieving our mission and is guided by the following values:

• Respectful - demonstrating care, recognition and integrity
• Informed - working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
• Dedicated - committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
• Innovative - applying creative thinking for effective solutions
• Accountable - taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
• Sustainable - delivering long-term financial and ecological viability

OneAWC is defined as ‘a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. A group of people who all understand AWC’s mission, vision and their role in contributing to the achievement of mission and vision, all connected and working towards a common purpose, guided by a set of shared values’.  The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other.

AWC offers opportunities for promising graduate students to gain valuable field experience in conservation research via its Internship Program. In 2021, AWC will offer twelve internships, of 4.5 - 6 months duration, across its network of sanctuaries. Each internship has been designed to provide an exciting training program. The program is designed to introduce conservation biologists to a variety of sanctuaries with a host of different ecosystems, flora and fauna, field techniques, and conservation issues. The internships provide a modest living stipend for the duration of the program, plus travel assistance.

• North-west Interns will spend 6 months at Mornington, Marion Downs, Tableland, Charnley River- Artesian Range, Yampi [WA] with possible trips to other NW managed properties.
• North-east Interns will spend 6 months based in Cairns* with trips to Brooklyn, Piccaninny Plains, Mt Zero-Taravale, Bowra and Curramore [QLD], Pungalina Seven-Emu, Bullo River Station and/or Wongalara [NT]  
• South-west Interns (Karakamia, Paruna and Faure Island) will spend 5 months at Karakamia, Paruna and Faure Island with the possibility of brief visits to Mt Gibson [WA].
• South-west Interns (Mt Gibson) will spend 5 months based at Mt Gibson [WA], with possible trips to one or more of the south-west sanctuaries.
• South-east Interns will spend 6 months based at Newhaven [NT] with trips to Dakalanta, Kalamurina, Buckaringa and/or Yookamurra [SA].
• NSW Interns will spend 5 months based at Mallee Cliffs* and Pilliga [NSW]* and trips to Scotia [NSW].
• North Head Interns will spend 4.5 months based at North Head [Sydney, NSW]*, with possible trips to one or more of the other NSW sanctuaries.

*AWC provided accommodation may not be available at some locations. An additional accommodation/travel allowance may be provided to the intern to support other arrangements. This will be discussed further with the successful applicants.

Due to COVID-19, AWC will be imposing relevant border restrictions as per relevant state and territory regulations. Internship placements may be reviewed and changed by AWC as required without or with minimal notice. Candidates are encouraged (but not limited to) to apply for intern placement(s) within their own region.

 

How to apply:    https://www.australianwildlife.org/work-with-awc/careers/

1. Before applying, please view the supporting document below for more Program details: 2021 AWC Intern Program Information
2. To submit an application, visit our careers page (linked above), select the click ‘APPLY’ and complete an intern application form as prompted.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description on our website or the attachment, Also explain why you wish to apply for an internship and for which region(s). Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Applications must be received by Sunday 8 November 2020

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