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 career 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
- Strong 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 2027 Remuneration Salary will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience. Help us generate the science needed to recover Australia's threatened wildlife.

📌 Graduate Ecologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Wild Research
📍 Melbourne