Project Officer

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) is a 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 youll be joining a purpose-driven organisation with strong partnerships and a national profile.

The Opportunity

CISS are looking for a Project Officer to support the National Feral Cat and Fox Management Program. This program aims to reduce the impacts of these invasive predators on biodiversity, agricultural production and First Nations lands across Australia. This is a full-time contract position commencing in March 2026 until November 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to :

• Support nationally significant work reducing the impacts of feral cats and foxes on priority landscapes.
• Develop standout extension and awareness materials that influence best-practice invasive species management.
• Build your skills in project coordination, science communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Gain exposure to national networks in conservation, natural resource management, agriculture and biosecurity.

You can be located nationwide with the ability to work remotely from home anywhere in Australia. You will travel regularly (approximately quarterly) to different locations across Australia.

The Role

Reporting to the National Coordinator, your key responsibilities will be to :

The Ideal Person

You bring experience supporting projects that deliver best-practice invasive species management for vertebrate pests, ideally gained within a government agency or non-government peak body. This is supported by a tertiary qualification in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management or a related discipline. Youre driven by the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program that makes a national impact.

Youll bring to the role :

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