Field Ecologist / Wildlife Educator | Yookamurra

Posted: 12/02/2024 Closing Date: 11/03/2024 Job Type: Temporary Location: Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary Job Category: Science About AWC: Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope for Australia’s wildlife with a science-informed, land management partnership approach that delivers high-impact results. We protect endangered wildlife across 12.9 million hectares and deliver effective conservation on AWC wildlife sanctuaries and properties managed in partnership or under contract with other organisations.  About the Location and Role: Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Mid-Murray region of South Australia. Yookamurra is one of Australia’s longest-running ‘safe havens’, with a 1,100-ha fenced feral predator-free area supporting a number of reintroduced threatened mammal species: the Numbat, Greater Bilby, Burrowing Bettong and Brush-tailed Bettong. The property protects over 5,000 ha of habitat, including regionally rare old-growth mallee. AWC operations and science staff work together to implement conservation actions on Yookamurra, including feral animals, weed and fire management, and a monitoring and research program. In addition, Yookamurra also hosts AWC’s major on-site school education program. This program, located inside the fenced area, provides students with a unique and engaging environmental learning experience through day trips or overnight camps, consisting of guided science-based projects and activities strongly linked to the SA school curriculum.    Job Description Commencing March – April 2024, AWC is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Field Ecologist / Wildlife Educator to deliver both our science program across the Central-South region and lead the delivery of our long-standing education program at Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary. Approximately 60% of your role will be dedicated to…
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