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Closes: 04 July 2025Classification: Professional Officer Class 1Salary: $79,071 - $98,645 plus superannuationPosition No: 41062, severalDirectorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable DevelopmentAdvertised (Gazettal date): 13 June 2025Contact Officer: Cameron Gallagher on Cameron.Gallagher@act.gov.au or 0488109957Details: Are you a passionate and skilled field ecologist looking to make a real impact on conservation in the ACT? Parks and Conservation Services is seeking enthusiastic professionals to support the delivery of on-ground ecological monitoring and land management activities that protect and enhance biodiversity at offset sites across Canberra. Youll contribute to field surveys, data collection and analysis, and the implementation of targeted actions for threatened species and ecological communities. If you thrive in the outdoors, bring strong ecological knowledge, and are driven to support meaningful environmental outcomes, this is your chance to join a team making a lasting difference on the ground.MandatoryEligibility/Other Requirements:Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access CanberraA current manual drivers licenceDesirableTertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in a field of Environmental Management or Biological Science, preferably including studies in Botany, Zoology or Ecology.Willingness to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training.Note: These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.Important Information for ApplicantsEffective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.NoteThese are temporary positions available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr