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The Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC) is looking for a field ecologist to help us with our ecological field surveys and long-term monitoring, supporting our applied research and conservation management across our private reserve estate and other conservation landscapes.
About the field ecologist role
This is an opportunity to join TLC’s Conservation Science and Planning team to monitor and protect nature across our diverse reserve network, from coastal to subalpine environments. Working alongside our Conservation Ecologists, you’ll undertake field surveys and long-term monitoring, with a strong focus on flora and vegetation, to help guide practical, evidence-based conservation management. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves being in the outdoors and has experience with ecological surveys. The successful candidate will be organised, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with the day-to-day realities of managing a diverse reserve network. They will be able to set clear priorities, support and develop staff, make sound decisions and keep work moving across multiple projects and locations.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the Conservation Planning and Science Team to implement long-term ecological monitoring programs (landscape, surveillance and targeted) across TLC reserves, which are often remote.
- Completion of field surveys (flora, fauna and ecological communities) over multiday trips, including installation & maintenance of monitoring equipment.
- Coordination of volunteer logistics (i.e. sourcing volunteers for volunteer trips, equipment allocations etc.)
- Data entry and collation, including into GIS databases and under guidance prepare TLC reserve covenant documentation.
The position is offered as an ongoing, full-time role (1.0 FTE = 76 hours a fortnight) based in Hobart, Tasmania. The TLC provides a flexible work environment where a good work-life balance can be maintained. Our remuneration package (pro rata) is based on TLC Level 21.-2.2 (Salary Range $79,435 – $84,730, plus statutory superannuation) commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. We envision a starting date in November 2026 as soon as is practical.
See the position description for further information about this role. Please include the following and send to business@tasland.org.au using the subject line: Field Ecologist application via website
1. A cover letter.
2. A two-page page response detailing how your experience demonstrates your fit with TLC, with reference to the Qualifications and Experience specific to this role.
3. Your resume (including contact details of two referees).
Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 01 November 2026.
If you would like more information about this role please contact: Cath Dickson, Head of Conservation Science & Planning, cdickson@tasland.org.au using the subject line: Field Ecologist enquiry via website.
For general enquiries please contact: business@tasland.org.au using the subject line: Field Ecologist enquiry via website or call (03) 6225 1399.
