About the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS)
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) is a national not-for-profit organisation that brings together government, industry and research partners to develop coordinated and collaborative research, development and engagement (RD&E) portfolios and innovation pipelines that meet national invasive species challenges.
Through scientific leadership and alliances, CISS acts as a catalyst to deliver ethical invasive species solutions in Australia and beyond.
Joining CISS means that you’ll be joining a purpose-driven organisation with strong partnerships and a national profile.
The Opportunity
CISS has created its first Technical Project Officer role within the National Wild Dog Management Coordination Program. This is an opportunity to support the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator in delivering the National Wild Dog Action Plan (NWDAP) through a range of technical, extension, training, communication and stakeholder engagement activities.
This is a full-time 12-month contract starting January 2027, and CISS is working to continue the role beyond that.
The Role
Reporting to the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator, you’ll start with desk-based work, building your involvement with stakeholders and on-ground programs over time.
You will be:
Reviewing and updating the wild dog best-practice material on PestSmart, including glovebox guides and factsheets, so it is accurate, current and consistent with state and territory policy
Working with the Coordinator to develop regional guidelines on how and when to apply management tools in different landscapes, production systems and state regulatory settings
Scoping, developing and publishing online training resources with National Wild Dog Action Plan partners, and maintain the NWDAP webpage
Writing six e-newsletters a year that share what landholders and groups are doing on the ground and what’s working
Coordinating online or in-person training workshops for livestock producers and pest management practitioners
Working with state agencies, industry and researchers to review draft guidance and reach agreement on final versions
Responding to enquiries, and support committee meetings, work plans and project reporting
The Ideal Person
You bring experience in vertebrate pest or natural resource management, and you are ready to use that experience to develop technical information and best practice management guidelines to assist stakeholders in the delivery of effective cooperative and coordinated wild dog management programs. This is supported by a tertiary qualification in science, ecology, agriculture or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. You’re evidence-driven, practical, and understand the impact wild dogs have on landholders and communities.
You will bring the following skills and experience:
A tertiary qualification in science, ecology, natural resource management, agriculture or a related field, or equivalent experience in vertebrate pest management
Knowledge of pest management in agricultural settings, and an understanding of livestock production and rural communities
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly develop familiarity with wild dog management issues, best-practice management approaches, relevant research and the impacts on livestock producers and land managers
Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience turning technical information into clear, practical material for non-specialist audiences
Confidence working with websites, online tools and document editing, and ideally experience developing online training resources
An engaging, personable style with the ability to build relationships and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes
Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance, manage competing priorities and meet agreed deadlines
Experience in project support, stakeholder engagement, extension, communication or natural resource management would be an advantage
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