Avisure is a consultancy with over 25 years of experience, specialising in reducing the impacts of wildlife through integrated ecological practices. Our goal is to assist various industries in maintaining safety, reducing costs, and minimising impacts on biodiversity and landscapes. We ensure operational capability through our specialist wildlife and operations expertise.

Our consulting services help clients manage wildlife hazards through comprehensive risk management strategies, staff training, and ongoing management programs. We strive to provide the world's best products, processes, research, and expert advice, promoting sustainable practices and establishing industry benchmarks for proactive wildlife strike management.

Driven by our commitment to quality, we focus on building long-term relationships with our clients. Our offices are based on the Gold Coast and in Adelaide, with operations in Victoria and Western Australia.

 

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Wildlife Biologist to join our Melbourne team and report directly to the Victorian Team Leader.

 

Location: The role is based near Avalon and suits students pursuing a tertiary degree in biology, ecology, environmental management, wildlife, or similar fields, with a keen interest in bird behaviour. Graduates or prospective graduates are also welcome to apply.

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site assessments and standardised surveys.
• Use data collection applications and survey equipment.
• Perform bird dispersal activities.
• Work independently, primarily on weekends. Early morning and evening work will be required during Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
• Some minimal weekday work may be required upon prior discussion and agreement.

 

Requirements:

• Currently studying or having a tertiary degree in biology, ecology, environmental management, wildlife, or a similar field.
• Comfortable working near water.
• Demonstrated wildlife (mainly bird) identification skills and field survey experience.
• Willingness to disperse birds using various methods, adhering to sound ecological principles and humane practices.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness regarding safety considerations near water, wildlife presence, and other activities in the area.
• Strong problem-solving skills for project-related issues.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends for bird surveys and management.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• Valid driver's licence.

 

Highly Regarded Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated bird identification skills with wildlife survey experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

 

Avisure encourages and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace as we are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Wildlife Biologist with a ‘can-do’ attitude who is looking for a supportive and optimistic team, we want to hear from you!

 

Remuneration will be under Professional Employees Award Level 1 Graduate Professional – Pay Point 1.1 (casual employees).

The successful candidate will be compensated for after-hours, Sundays, and public holidays.

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter addressing how your experience aligns with our opportunity to humanresources@avisure.com. Avisure encourages those interested to apply as soon as possible as this position will be advertised only until filled.

Please note that sometimes due to our high volume of responses, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity with Avisure.

 

 

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