Biodiversity Conservation Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Species and Communities Program Full time

Job Title: Biodiversity Conservation Specialist

Join the Species and Communities Program as a Biodiversity Conservation Specialist and contribute to the conservation of Western Australia's unique species and ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain databases of threatened species and ecological communities.
  • Undertake technical and administrative tasks, including data curation, entry, and distribution.
  • Work with supervision to achieve program goals and objectives.

Selection Criteria:

  • Knowledge of conservation biology principles for flora, fauna, or ecological communities.
  • Demonstrated technical ability with databases and information technology.
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret spatial and tabular data correctly.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently, operating with self-motivation, organisation, and efficiency.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

Application Instructions: To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

  • A covering letter.
  • A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages).
  • A current resume.

Important Information: The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.



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