October 23, 2024

Environment, Science and Innovation

Brisbane

Principal Conservation Officer

As a PO4 Principal Conservation Officer, you will work within a team of experienced professionals responsible for undertaking research and monitoring of threatened aquatic fauna to develop and communicate evidence to assist recovery and threat management. You will have expertise in marine turtle ecology, excellent ecological field skills, and have relevant experience to enable you to undertake research to determine how to best manage threats and facilitate recovery of aquatic threatened species and to manage long-term monitoring programs.
You are a team player, who will work with staff from across the unit as well as regularly engage and build relationships with other stakeholders including program and park/land managers, government agencies, research institutions, volunteers, Traditional Owners, natural resource management groups, non-government organisations and species experts.
You will be required to draw on your ecological expertise and experience in experimental design and analysis to deliver robust research, and manage projects from planning through to delivery, so good time, budget and process and reporting skills are required.

To be successful in this position you must have:

Experience in undertaking research and monitoring projects related to threatened aquatic species, particularly marine turtles.
The work we do aims to provide robust evidence to assist the recovery of threatened species. We are looking for someone with a thorough understanding of principles of conservation and threatened species management as they apply to marine megafauna and ability to contribute to this evidence.
We are looking for someone who can lead and undertake experimental research including identifying research questions, designing and undertaking experiments, conducting appropriate analyses and communicating results to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent project management and communication skills
You will use your project management skills to manage multiple projects from conception through to delivery and reporting, and have a solution-focused approach to challenges.
You will have confidence in both your written and spoken communication skills, and an ability to articulate purpose, engage with a variety of audiences and demonstrated attention to accuracy of information.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team, as well as work autonomously.
We are looking for someone who can work across teams and projects to identify research needs, develop relevant approaches, work co-operatively, communicate effectively and develop collaborations.
You will need to manage your priorities and your outputs, take responsibility for your work, meet deadlines and milestones, and inspire team members to deliver outcomes.
Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.
We are looking for someone who is a personal leader and who shows initiative, demonstrates accountability, actively contributes to the team, and shares ideas and feedback.
Respect, open communication, and a curiosity for learning are critical for this role, as we are passionate people undertaking important work, which at times can be fast paced, challenging and complex.

To apply, read the attached Position Description in full and follow the application instructions.
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