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Job no: 516388Work type: Fixed term - Full-timeCampus: AdelaideCategories: HEO4, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology(HEO4) $71,460 - $78,326 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.Fixed term, full-time position for 12 Months.We are seeking a TERN Surveillance Field Officer (TSFO) to be based within the TERN Ecosystem Surveillance team. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) is the national observatory for Australian ecosystems, delivering data streams that enable environmental research and management. TERNs infrastructure is designed to examine Australian ecosystems and ecosystem processes at different scales from targeted monitoring at the local level, through to surveillance monitoring at regional scales, through to continental scale observation and modelling.Working under routine supervision, the TSFO will undertake biodiversity surveillance field surveys following well established protocols. This includes preparing field equipment, vehicles, fuel and camping equipment, and assisting with curation of data, soil samples and plant specimens for delivery to TERN.The position involves interstate and remote travel, including camping in remote locations for extended periods (up to two weeks). When not in the field, the TSFO will spend time facility sorting, cataloguing soil samples and plant specimens, and completing data entry.To be successful you will need:Knowledge of soil and vegetation sampling methodologies and specimen preparation techniques, including field classification and species identification for vegetation samples.Knowledge or experience undertaking remote area operations, incorporating effective communications, navigation, management of health, safety and wellbeing, and the environment.Knowledge or experience using MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook), and collecting field data digitally.Ability to work in a team environment, and willingness to help others achieve program objectives.Experience operating four-wheel-drive vehicles in various terrains, including basic maintenance, or willingness to undertake relevant training.Enjoy an outstanding career environmentThe University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.If you have the talent, we''ll give you the opportunity. Together, let''s make history.Click on the Apply Now button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.For further informationFor a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:You''ll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below:(If no links appear, try viewing on another device)The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Advertised: 07 Apr 2025 12:00 AMApplications close: 22 Apr 2025 11:55 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr