Conditions: Full time 1.0FTE, Fixed term for 2 years

Location: Eurardy Reserve, Western Australia

Bush Heritage Australia is a national non-profit organisation protecting the natural environment through the management of land and water of high conservation value. Bush Heritage has more than 37 nature reserves throughout Australia which total almost 1 million hectares. In addition Bush Heritage partners with indigenous and agricultural land owners to assist with the conservation management of a further 3.8 million hectares.

The Reserves Ecologist – Western Rangelands is responsible for implementing Bush Heritage’s Science Program, including ecological monitoring, flora and fauna survey, and research liaison, across Bush Heritage’s Western Rangeland Reserves. The selected applicant will reside at Eurardy Reserve and will oversee land management activities and visitation for the Reserve.  The position requires a sound understanding of principles of ecological and natural resource management and experience in applying these principles. 

The selected applicant will work on a full-time basis for 2 years with a 6 month probationary period.

Further information regarding this opportunity is available in the Position Description.

Application information

Please include your CV and a covering letter addressing each of the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description, which is available below.

Please direct all enquiries and completed applications to employment@bushheritage.org.au quoting job ID: RE:WR

Applications close on February 18, 2015.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.  Please note that Bush Heritage Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications can only be accepted from people with the right to live and work in Australia.