Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Conservation & Research
Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Conservation & Research
Australia's Threatened Species Need the Next Generation of Conservation Scientists
Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Biologist
Wild Research Pty Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate ecologist to join our growing team and contribute to the conservation and recovery of Australia's threatened wildlife.
This is an opportunity to build your career while working on meaningful conservation projects across Victoria and Australia.
You'll work alongside experienced ecologists and researchers on projects involving threatened amphibians, freshwater fish, reptiles, mammals, and other priority species.
From biodiversity monitoring and ecological surveys to conservation planning and applied research, you'll gain hands‐on experience across a diverse range of projects that directly influence conservation outcomes.
About the Role
As a Graduate Ecologist, you will contribute to the delivery of ecological research, monitoring programmes, and conservation projects.
You will receive mentoring and professional development while building experience across field, analytical and project‐based aspects of applied ecology.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys fieldwork, is eager to learn, highly motivated, and wants to develop practical skills that contribute to real conservation outcomes.
Responsibilities will include:
Threatened species surveys and biodiversity monitoring
Remote and regional fieldwork,



including nocturnal surveys
Ecological data collection and management
Data analysis and reporting
Assisting with project planning and delivery
Supporting conservation and recovery initiatives
Working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, scientists, land managers, government agencies and conservation partners
About You
You may be a recent graduate or early-career ecologist with:
A degree in ecology, environmental science, zoology, biological sciences or a related discipline
Solid attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills A willingness to undertake regular fieldwork and travel
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience or interest in one or more of the following:
Amphibian, reptile, freshwater fish, freshwater ecology or terrestrial ecology
Threatened species conservation and monitoring
GIS and spatial analysis
Statistical analysis and data management
R or Python programming
Scientific writing and reporting
What We Offer
Meaningful work that contributes directly to threatened species conservation
Extensive field experience across a variety of ecosystems
Mentoring from experienced ecologists and conservation scientists
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Potential for ongoing employment beyond June ****
Remuneration
Salary will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience.
Help us generate the science needed to recover Australia's threatened wildlife.
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📌 Graduate Ecologist / Threatened Species Conservation & Research (Melbourne)
🏢 Wild Research
📍 Melbourne