(HEO6) $ 89,383 - $ 96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full-time position for 20 Months!

We are seeking a TERN Surveillance Field Team Lead to be based within the TERN Ecosystem Surveillance team. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) is the national observatory for Australian ecosystems, delivering data streams that enable environmental research and management. TERN’s infrastructure is designed to examine Australian ecosystems and ecosystem processes at different scales from targeted monitoring at the local level, through to surveillance monitoring at regional scales, through to continental scale observation and modelling.

Working under general direction, the TERN Field Lead will lead a team of 4 -6 and is responsible for undertaking biodiversity surveillance field surveys following well established protocols. This includes coordinating a team of Field Officers, assisting the TERN Field Coordinator to plan field trips, overseeing and contributing to preparation of field equipment, vehicles, fuel and camping equipment, and assisting with collection of data, soil samples and plant specimens for delivery to TERN.

When not in the field, the TERN Field Lead will work at the Waite campus at the TERN Surveillance facility. Regular interstate and remote travel, including camping in remote locations for extended periods (up to two weeks) is required.

To be successful you will need:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in carrying out ecological surveys, including flora identification and vegetation classification throughout a wide variety of Australian environments.
• Demonstrated experience following and assisting others to follow established survey protocols taking scientific measurements, herbarium quality voucher specimens, and/or soil samples.
• Extensive demonstrated experience undertaking remote area operations, incorporating effective communications, navigation, management of health, safety and wellbeing, and protection of the environment.
• Experience working and leading in a team environment, including remote field locations for extended periods (up to two weeks), and willingness to help others achieve program objectives.
• Experience supervising and providing on-ground training to field staff on ecological survey techniques.
• Experience operating four-wheel-drive vehicles in various terrains, including basic maintenance, or willingness to undertake relevant training.

Qualification/s:

• Completion of a degree in a relevant field (science, agricultural science, ecology, environmental studies etc.), or a combination of other levels of training with relevant experience.
• Current first aid qualification (Provide First Aid / Advanced First Aid / Remote Area First Aid), or willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Current C (car) class drivers licence, and experience driving manual vehicles.

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The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 19 May 2025

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Caleb Coish
TERN Ecosystem Surveillance and Business Manager
P: +61 (8) 8313 1142
E: caleb.coish@adelaide.edu.au

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The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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