Fire Spatial Data Intern

Bush Heritage Australia's Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity for a Fire Spatial Data Intern. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• Flexible work location - home office
• $57,025 (inclusive of super) pro rata remuneration package
• Fixed term contract 3-month full-time
• On-going invitations to Seeding the Future Virtual Roundtables for professional development
• Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn
• Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact.

As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

Bush Heritage’s 2030 Strategy is to improve biodiversity protection, function and connectivity across landscapes. To lessen any negative impact from fire to our conservation targets, the BHA National Fire Program provides support for fire management planning, implementation and reporting at Reserves and Partnerships. The program also manages the Bushfire Risk Management Framework. A suite of spatial support tools is being developed to help prepare for, respond to and recover from unplanned bushfires. 

Working closely with the Fire Team and the Systems and Data Team, the Fire Spatial Data Intern will help to progress the development of spatial support tools enabling field workers to capture and display fire management data. This includes developing a monitoring, evaluation and reporting dashboard which displays spatial information relating to the fire regime of a Reserve or Partnership, such as area, frequency, season, and severity. Other tasks of the internship include developing a reporting tool for bushfire risk outlooks and using remote sensing to update fire related data from 2023.

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•    Relevant tertiary qualification in natural sciences, natural resource management, spatial sciences or a related field.
•    High level of computer and data management skills with good knowledge of ArcGIS, preferably including both desktop and web GIS.
•    Self-starter with good attention to detail.
•    Strong organisational skills. 
•    A desire to learn, develop new skills, collaborate, and be innovative. 
•    A commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage. 
•    Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in presenting information in a targeted clear and audience-appropriate way. 
•    Advanced emotional competence with excellent interpersonal skills, and capable of working effectively with a diverse range of people (staff, volunteers and supporters, and representatives of other organizations). 

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.

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Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: 21st of April 2024 at 11:30 pm AEST.