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An opportunity is available for an experienced Ecologist to work on the Wild Deserts project in western New South Wales in partnership with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Ecological Horizons and Taronga Conservation Society.

About the role

• $68K-$85K plus (17% superannuation, leave loading and remote area allowance)
• Fixed Term until September 1, 2021
• Fixed term 
• Based at Wild Deserts Fort Grey homestead

The Ecologist – Wild Deserts will provide expert support on the Wild Deserts Project; to reintroduce locally extinct mammals into western NSW, within an ecosystem management framework.

The position is to eventually be based at Wild Deserts Fort Grey homestead in Sturt National Park, although there will be an establishment phase of about a year, with the position possibly based in Sydney, Dubbo or Broken Hill.

The project brings together a multidisciplinary team from UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science (including Fowlers Gap), Ecological Horizons and Taronga Conservation Society to introduce locally extinct mammals into part of Sturt National Park.About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will:

• Relevant tertiary degree or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and/or experience, relevant to the project
• Demonstrated experience in survey techniques and trapping and handling of small mammals and reptiles and willingness to undertake weed and feral control activities as required
• Experience and/or capacity to live in arid and/or isolated environments for extended periods

You should systematically address the full selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:

Professor Richard Kingsford, Director, Centre for Ecosystem Science

E: richard.kingsford@unsw.edu.au
T: (61 2) 9385 3442

Applications close: 10 August 2016 (AEST)

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