Technical Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6 (Technical)
Salary package: $91,362 - $95,541 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time (part-time considered), Continuing (contingent funded), funded for 24 months

Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team
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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position
This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team focussed on ecological research on some of Australia’s most endangered species. The role is integral to delivering a research program focussed on conservation of Tasmanian threatened birds and involves a mix of field and office work. Based in Hobart, Tasmania, the role will be responsible for delivering key aspects of an ongoing research program, and will include fauna and flora surveys in sometimes remote areas, tree climbing, driving, data collection and curation, supporting other staff and students in the team, report writing and working within tight time frames and budgets. The role will primarily focus on two research projects targeting swift parrots and forty-spotted pardalotes. The project involves careful stakeholder management and logistics.

The Person
We are looking for a qualified ecologist/conservation biologist with experience in organising, designing, delivering and reporting upon complex research and monitoring projects. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. The person will need to participate in field work including high-intensity activities tree climbing and hiking, often in remote locations. It is crucial the person has demonstrable experience working safely and effectively in this type of environment. Likewise, the person will need to have highly effective time-management and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize competing tasks, an ability to troubleshoot problems in challenging situations, and a commitment to positive and effective teamwork in dynamic situations. The person will also be able to work independently, have effective communication and social skills, and have experience managing stakeholder relationships in a positive and respectful manner.

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For more information about the position please contact Dejan Stojanovic on T: +61408 264 761 E: dejan.stojanovic@anu.edu.au.  

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a 30 minute interview addressing the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 6147. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.