Position No: DBCA3118510

Salary/Level: Specified Calling Level 3, $124,241 - $136,981 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: 5-Year Fixed-term, Full-time

Location: Woodvale, Western Australia

Applied research undertaken by the Animal Science Program seeks to understand the factors and processes that are critical for the conservation of Western Australia's rich and unique native fauna.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist (Dirk Hartog Island National Park Ecological Restoration Project) to join our team.

In this position, you will plan, coordinate and implement research on the fauna reconstruction element of the Dirk Hartog Island National Park Ecological Restoration Project (DHINPERP), including the collection, management and analysis of complex data, preparation of manuscripts for publication and reporting on progress. In addition, you will liaise with other researchers, DHINPERP project staff and Mid-West Regional and Shark Bay/Gascoyne District staff and provide expert advice on research outcomes to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

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 five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than five (5) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable experience in planning and implementing fauna conservation and multispecies restoration research including complex experimental design and data analysis.
2. Strong skills in project management under limited supervision.
3. Demonstrated ability to publish complex research findings in a range of formats in a timely manner, including peer reviewed journal articles.
4. Well-developed skills to lead a research team undertaking field-based ecological research in remote areas.
5. High level ability to effectively translate research outputs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve conservation outcomes.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Dr Lesley Gibson on 0417 648 825.

Closing date: Thursday, 3 April 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.