Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th Jun 2020
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife at 29 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 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:
Of the 29 sanctuaries, 6 sanctuaries are in the southeast region: Kalamurina, Buckaringa, Dakalanta and Yookamurra in SA, Newhaven in NT, and Scotia in NSW, covering a combined area of more than 1 million hectares and protecting a diversity of threatened species and habitats.
Covering 262,000 hectares, Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Australia’s largest non-government protected areas. At Newhaven dramatic quartzite mountains overlook extensive parallel sand dunes, spinifex grasslands, salt lakes and mulga woodlands. Newhaven is a hotspot for the wildlife of central Australia.
At Newhaven, AWC has initiated a project of global biodiversity significance- the establishment of one of Australia’s largest feral predator-free areas, currently covering 9,400 hectares, with future stages potentially increasing this area to up to 100,000 hectares. We plan to reintroduce at least 10 nationally-threatened mammal species to this area. The Mala is already established, with additional species including the Numbat, Golden Bandicoot, Greater Bilby, Burrowing and Brush-tailed Bettongs, and Central Rock Rat, planned for coming years.
AWC is seeking a highly motivated ecologist to help implement conservation programs on Newhaven.
Based at Newhaven (4.5 hours’ drive north of Alice Springs), where on-site accommodation is provided, this is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia.
This is a temporary appointment (1 year, initially). AWC will seek to provide further opportunities to the appointee, based on performance.
Enquiries only:
Dr Jeff Foulkes, SE Regional Ecologist via email [email protected], using the subject line: Wildlife Ecologist / Senior Field Ecologist - Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0428 370 732
To submit an application, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and follow the prompts.
Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description on our website or attached.
To learn more about AWC’s sanctuaries, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org/sanctuaries/
Position Description - Newhaven Wildlife Ecologist/Senior Field Ecologist 2020