Requirements

• A National Diploma/ Degree in Natural Science or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation. Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Experience in field surveys, research administration, data collection and management, bird’s identification & handling, report writing and recording.
• Must have good attention to detail and be meticulous in data collection and demonstrate experience to conduct scientific monitoring relating to seabirds to a high standard.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work at a remote place away from family and friends with minimal supervision.

Duties

• Undertake biological research, fieldwork and monitoring according to a workplan as devised by the project managers.
• Make day-to-day decisions about work priorities and fieldwork protocols. Maintain accurate records of the work and computer databases of the work.
• Regularly report to and update the project manager on progress of the project.
• The applicants must have determination, physical fitness and the ability to work under harsh environmental conditions subject to extremes of weather; a desire to work with animals, including handling of seabird adults and chicks, which require empathy for the birds.
• Successful applicants will spend a full year (April 2025 to May 2026) at Marion Island.
• Note that there is no option to return before the end of the expedition, once you land at the island.
• The well-equipped new base station has full e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities.