Field Biologist (Herpetofauna) Conservation & Science
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Work type
Field
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-5 years
Compensation
A$88.4K per year
Posted
8h ago
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As the Fighting Extinction Field Biologist (Herpetofauna), you will play a key role in recovering Victoria's threatened reptiles and amphibians. You will assist with planning and delivery of field activities including surveys, population monitoring, translocations, habitat management and threat mitigation, collaborating with conservation scientists, Traditional Owners, and research partners.
Join Zoos Victoria's Fighting Extinction program and help recover Victoria's most threatened reptiles and amphibians.
Assist coordination and delivery of field programs that support species recovery, reintroductions and population monitoring.
Work with leading conservation experts and partners to prevent species extinction and recover populations in the wild.
As the Fighting Extinction Field Biologist (Herpetofauna), you will play a key role in recovering Victoria's threatened reptiles and amphibians. Working across priority species programs, you will assist with planning and deliver of field activities including surveys, population monitoring, translocations, habitat management and threat mitigation. Collaborating with conservation scientists, recovery teams, Traditional Owners, land managers and research partners, you will help deliver evidence-based conservation actions that improve outcomes for some of Victoria's most imperilled species. Through this work, you will help connect field conservation, research and zoo-based programs to achieve lasting recovery outcomes and advance Zoos Victoria's Fighting Extinction mission.
The key skills and knowledge required for this role will include:
Knowledge of field ecology and threatened species recovery, with specialisation in herpetofauna conservation.
Skills in practical field operations, including planning field activities, coordinating logistics and working in remote environments.
Understanding of conservation program delivery, including the role of zoos in supporting field recovery, reintroductions and applied research.
Ability to conduct out-of-hours work including evenings and weekends and be away from home for extended periods when operationally required.
Updated 8h ago
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3-5 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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A$88.4K per year
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Zoos Victoria
Team size
Growing team
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.
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Field Biologist (Herpetofauna) Conservation & Science
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Full Time