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Hours per fortnight

73.50 (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).

Duties

The purpose of the role is to provide professional and technical support and advice on threatened species conservation and management; contribute to threatened species data management; and contribute to the coordination and delivery of projects and programs aimed at improving the knowledge, management, and recovery of threatened species in Tasmania.

Desirable Requirements

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in natural sciences or equivalent level, relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by either a university, a vocational education organisation or a registered and accredited training provider.
• A current motor vehicle driver's licence.
• A current first aid certificate.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SOD - 709397 - Ecologist (Threatened Species) - Band 4.DOCX

 Advice to Applicants.docx

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the blue "Apply Now" button.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

For more information on the position please contact:

Karen Richards
Senior Zoologist (Threatened Species)
Email: Karen.Richards@nre.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0400 163 987