Job Description

Ecology Australia is seeking environmental science graduates and current post-graduate students with a passion for botany, zoology and/or aquatic ecology and enthusiasm for fieldwork to join our experienced team in casual field-based roles.

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Ecology Australia is the longest-running ecological consultancy in Victoria and is among the most experienced and highly regarded ecological consultancies in Australia. We work on a diverse range of interesting projects across multiple sectors, particularly for government and public sector clients.

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About the Role

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These positions provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in ecological consulting and field research while working alongside experienced ecologists. Work will primarily involve field surveys, with limited office-based tasks as required. These roles are casual in nature and the amount of work available is highly variable within and between seasons.

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Applicants must be:

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- Physically fit and capable of undertaking demanding fieldwork
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- Available for significant work during the spring and summer survey season
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- Willing to travel and stay away from home for periods of up to 10 days
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- Comfortable working in remote locations and varying weather conditions
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- Hold a current Victorian Driver's Licence (manual preferred but not essential)
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- Located within 45 minutes of Thomastown.
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Applicants for zoology and aquatic ecology roles must be willing to undertake night surveys when required. For zoology applicants, spotlighting experience and 4WD accreditation is ideal but not essential.

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Key Selection Criteria

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- Relevant environmental science,



ecology or related tertiary qualification (completed or in progress).
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- Detail your primary area of interest (botany, zoology and/or aquatic ecology) and any experience (for botanists please include your experience with Victorian plant identification) or relevant additional qualifications (such as VQA).
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- Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate professionally.
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- Capacity and willingness to undertake physically demanding fieldwork.
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- Clearly outline your availability during the spring and summer field season, including overnight stays and, where relevant, night surveys.
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Conditions of Employment

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- Successful applicants will be required to provide a medical certificate confirming fitness for fieldwork prior to commencement.
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- Undertake fieldwork across Victoria and south-eastern Australia.
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- Work flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends and night work where required.
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Future short-term contract or permanent opportunities may be available, subject to workload and performance.

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How to apply

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Applications must include:

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- CV (maximum 2 pages), including one referee.
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- Response to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum 1 page total).
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Submit applications to: *****@ecologyaustralia.com.au

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Applications close 5.00 pm Friday 21 August 2026

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For further information, please email: *****@ecologyaustralia.com.au

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📌 Casual Research Assistants (Victoria)
🏢 Environmental Jobs
📍 Victoria