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Research Scientist (Wetland Ecology)

Posted: 
08/21/2019
Expiration Date: 
08/29/2019

Location: Kensington (Perth), Western Australia

Salary: $93,548 - $103,179 p.a. (Specified Calling Level 2) plus 9.5% Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Ref: Position No. DBCA3128275

Applied research undertaken by the Ecosystem Science Program seeks to understand the environmental, ecological and biogeographical processes that determine the conservation values, health and productivity of the lands and inland waters managed by the department.

Under general direction, initiates and leads collaborative research and monitoring projects that fill critical knowledge gaps for managing wetlands across Western Australia.

Publishes research findings in a range of formats, with an emphasis on peer reviewed journal papers.

Liaises and collaborates with wetland managers to ensure that policies and management practices are based on the best available scientific information.

Applicants must address the selection criteria outlined in the job application package, available on the WA Government Jobs Board at www.jobs.wa.gov.au (search for Position No. DBCA3128275). Failure to do so may jeopardise the selection panel’s ability to make an assessment of your application.

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

For further information on this position please contact Mr Adrian Pinder on (08) 9219 9868.

Closing date: Thursday, 29 August 2019 at 12 Noon AWST (2pm AEST).

No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.