2022 Ecology & Conservation Internship Program
Title: 2022
Ecology & Conservation Internship Program
Location: Various
locations, Australia
Salary etc:
Unpaid internship. Modest living stipend and accommodation
provided (where available)
Australian
Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest
private (non-profit) owner of land for
conservation in Australia, protecting endangered
wildlife at 31 sanctuaries in which we own or
manage in partnership, covering a total of more than 6.5 million hectares in
iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati
Thanda-Lake Eyre. With a focus on practical land management,
informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for
conservation.
AWC’s mission -
to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their
habitats - is achieved by:
·
Operations – delivering effective large-scale land management including fire
management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure
management.
·
Science – delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys
with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting
applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation
programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to
management.
·
Fundraising – mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the
general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of
AWC conservation programs.
AWC offers
opportunities for promising graduate students to gain valuable field experience
in conservation research via its Internship Program. In 2022, AWC will offer
nineteen internships, of 4.5 – 6 months duration, across its network of
sanctuaries. Each internship has been designed to provide an exciting training
program. The program is designed to introduce conservation biologists to a
variety of sanctuaries with a host of different ecosystems, flora and fauna,
field techniques, and conservation issues. The internships provide a modest
living stipend for the duration of the program, plus travel assistance.
·
North-west
Interns will spend 6 months at
Mornington, Marion Downs, Tableland, Charnley River-Artesian Range, Yampi [WA]
with possible trips to other NW managed properties. Note, there will also
a possibility of commencing at Newhaven [NT]. This will be discussed further
with the successful candidate.
·
North-east
Interns will spend 5 months based in
Cairns* with trips to Brooklyn, Piccaninny Plains, Mt Zero-Taravale, Bowra and
Curramore [QLD], Pungalina Seven-Emu, Bullo River Station and/or Wongalara
[NT].
·
South-west
Interns (Karakamia, Paruna and Faure Island) will spend 5 months at Karakamia, Paruna and Faure Island with the possibility of
brief visits to Mt Gibson [WA].
·
South-west
Interns (Mt Gibson) will spend 5 months based at
Mt Gibson [WA], with possible trips to one or more of the south-west
sanctuaries.
·
Central and
South Interns (Yookamurra, Kalamurina, Buckaringa, Dakalanta and Kangaroo
Island) will spend 5 months based at
Yookamurra [SA], with trips to one or more of the central and south
sanctuaries.
·
Central and
South Interns (Newhaven) will spend 5 months based at
Newhaven [NT], with possible trips to one or more of the central and south
sanctuaries.
·
South-east
Interns will spend 5 months based at
Mallee Cliffs NP*, the Pilliga* and Scotia [NSW].
·
North Head
Interns will spend 4.5 months based at
North Head [Sydney, NSW]*, with possible trips to one or more of the other NSW
sanctuaries.
*AWC provided accommodation may not be available at some locations. An
additional accommodation/travel allowance may be provided to the intern to
support other arrangements. This will be discussed further with the successful
applicants.
Due to COVID-19, AWC will be
imposing relevant border restrictions as per relevant state and territory
regulations. Internship placements may be reviewed and changed by AWC as
required without or with minimal notice. Candidates are encouraged (but not
limited to) to apply for intern placement(s) within their own region.
How to apply:
How to apply: australianwildlife.org/work-with-awc/careers
1.
Before applying, please view the supporting
document below for further details on the program: 2022 AWC Ecology & Conservation Intern Program Information
2.
To submit an application, click ‘APPLY NOW’ on this NRMJobs ad. You will be redirected to AWC's careers page
to complete an intern application form.
Your
application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the
critical competencies listed above, also explaining why you wish to apply for
an internship and for which region(s). Applications that do not meet these
requirements will not be accepted.
General inquiries:
Fiona Tran, HR Advisor | fiona.tran@australianwildlife.org; alternatively, contacts
for specific regions are provided on the Program Information attachment.
Applications must be received by Sunday 31 October 2021
Please note:
1.
If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in
its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and
fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
2.
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accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at
https://www.australianwildlife.org/privacy. By providing us with your contact
details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material
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