Ecologist | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)

Closes: 10 June 2026 Classification: Professional Officer Class 2 Salary: $102,657
- $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 33182 Directorate: City and Environment Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 May 2026 Contact Officer: Katie Sievers on or 0417078501

Details: The Office of Nature Conservation is seeking a motivated and capable Ecologist to support the Urban Ecology Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to biodiversity conservation outcomes across the ACT. The Urban Ecology team applies spatial and statistical approaches to identify and protect important biodiversity values now and into the future. As part of the Urban Ecology team, the Ecologist will use strong ecological and technical skills to address pressing conservation challenges. The role involves desktop analysis of biodiversity data using GIS, R, and Python, as well as the interpretation and communication of ecological information to inform planning and development decisions. Applications are invited to fill a full-time, temporary vacancy, available immediately. Please see the position description for more information about the role. We are committed to creating an inclusive setting where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until December 2026. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to apply: Applications should include:
- A maximum three-page written application addressing each Selection Criteria
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact details of two referees (recent or current) Applications should be submitted . Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. #LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately until December 2026. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r5c7y