Research Officer Stream Ecology

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Position Number:
0064427Location:
BurnleyRole type:
Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 monthsStart Date:
Mid-February 2025Faculty:
ScienceDepartment/School:
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem SciencesSalary:
UOM Level 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.
a.
plus 17% superAbout the RoleThe Research Officer (Stream Ecology) will join the Waterway Ecosystem Research Group at Burnley Campus, contributing to waterway research studies as part of the Melbourne Waterways Research-Practice Partnership.
The role involves ecological field monitoring, data management, laboratory analyses, and supporting postgraduate students.
Your responsibilities will include:
Organise and plan field monitoring activities associated with research projects in stream ecology, hydrology and water quality.
Carry out, under direction, field monitoring and experimental activities, with particular emphasis on ecological monitoring (including ecosystem structure and function).
Ensure high-quality data management to aid data analysis and interpretation.
Develop networks and pro-actively liaise with colleagues and researchers within the School, Faculty of Science and wider University as well as other institutions, project stakeholders, and the community to facilitate the achievement of project outcomes.
Apply broad research technical knowledge to the project by recommending improvement to processes.
Undertake administration primarily relating to the activities of the role.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Your strong organisational abilities allow you to manage competing priorities across multiple projects while contributing to scientific reporting and achieving objectives under broad direction.
You will also have:
Completed a relevant degree with at least two years subsequent work experience in biology, ecology or environmental science (or a post-graduate degree).
Demonstrated understanding of sampling and data collection in water quality and freshwater biota, with demonstrated ability in understanding the use of the data and therefore the required quality of data for the purpose.
Demonstrated experience in rigorous laboratory skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage with relevant institutions and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships and ensure monitoring is undertaken in accordance with their requirements.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia for the 24-month term.
Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
ResumeCover Letter outlining your interest and experienceYour responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)Please ensure that you apply through the button at the bottom of this advertisement.
However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.
edu.
au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject.
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