Senior Scientist, Koala Science Team

• Temporary (30 Jun 2026) full-time opportunity.
• Office location - Parramatta or regional location.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 116,059.00 to $ 129,288.00 + Super.

The DPE Koala Science Team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist (Wildlife Ecologist)
Koala science priorities are to design and drive the strategic delivery of projects for koalas for DCCEEW to help meet the goal of doubling the number of koalas in New South Wales by 2050. Key priorities for the Koala Science team include the design and implementation of state-wide ecological monitoring programs that detect demographic changes and key drivers affecting koala populations at multiple spatial scales and over time to inform conservation and management; implementation and evaluation of the NSW Koala Monitoring Framework; and review and delivery of the Koala Research Plan.
This role is responsible for assisting in designing, implementing, and evaluating state-wide koala monitoring programs
About You
You will be an accomplished wildlife (vertebrate) ecologist with experience in one or more aspects of wildlife ecology including population ecology (e.g. demography), animal movement, nutritional ecology, or applied population ecology of threatened species. Importantly you will have strong quantitative analytical skills to evaluate data from one or more research areas of applied wildlife ecology. Importantly, you will be accomplished in implementing large-scale field studies of animal populations and undertaking challenging fieldwork. Additionally, you must be highly proficient with data management and storage. Evidence, by way of an emerging or current track record in producing high-quality scientific publications, is essential. Being an influential scientific communicator is desirable.
Key knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of rigorous terrestrial biodiversity surveys and monitoring projects ideally on threatened vertebrates.
• Demonstrated capabilities in analyzing, modelling and reporting on complex ecological datasets, including occupancy modelling, species distribution, and or population modelling.
• Proficient in the data managing complex ecological datasets.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant research-related post-graduate Science degree qualifications in Environmental Science or Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology.

About Us
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
Please read the to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member's) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20020982
Date published:
26-Feb-2024
Closing date:
20-Mar-2024