Scientist, Fish Ecology

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is hiring a Scientist in Fish Ecology, focusing on river and wetland conservation in Melbourne, Australia. The role involves fieldwork, fish surveys, data management, and collaboration with scientists and resource managers. A science degree and experience in fish ecology are required. The position offers flexible working arrangements, including some remote work, and is fixed-term for 12 months.
The position of Scientist, Fish Ecology will have a focus on river and wetland ecology and conservation, and will contribute to the delivery of quality research undertaken at the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (ARI).

Are you passionate about understanding and protecting Victoria's aquatic ecosystems and being outdoors? Are you interested in working with enthusiastic and experienced scientists in this field and collaborating with natural resource managers? Have you got experience in undertaking fish surveys?

If yes, then this science role at the Arthur Rylah Institute may be for you.

The Scientist, Fish Ecology role requires experience in contributing to fish and fish-habitat monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The role requires field work, four-wheel driving, hiking, conducting fish surveys, data management and report writing.

If This Sounds Like You Then We Offer
• A link to nature
• A competitive salary
• A positive team working environment
• Full-time or part-time working arrangements, and the ability to undertake some work from home as part of our flexible working environment.

Essential

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
• A science degree and work experience with a focus on fish ecology.
• A high level of competency in freshwater and estuarine fish identification and survey techniques.
• Ability to participate in, support and, under supervision, plan and manage conservation and ecology surveys and projects in the field and office, and to contribute to multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Ability to contribute to advice, reports, scientific articles, conference presentations, and other communication outputs.

Desirable
• A postgraduate qualification in science or natural resource management with a focus on fish ecology.
• Knowledge of riverine, estuarine and wetland ecosystems, their biota, and their conservation management.
• Experience in entry, quality control and basic statistical analysis of data from field surveys, including use of GIS.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is Heidelberg with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 23 February 2025.

Other Relevant Information

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.