Ref 911/25 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Ecology (Koala Habitat Restoration), Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Job title: Ref 911/25 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Ecology (Koala Habitat Restoration), Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Company: Western Sydney University


Job description:

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position until 30 August 2026 | Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
• $112,718 to $136,180 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.In accordance with section 45.4 of the Academic Staff Agreement 2022, Casual academic staff are eligible to apply for appointment if they have been employed at Western Sydney University as a casual employee for at least two teaching sessions in the last 24 months.

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position until 30 August 2026
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury Campus
• $112,718 to $136,180 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading

About Us
Western’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is a premier research institute conducting fundamental and applied research in plant biology, genetics, physiology, horticulture, agricultural ecology, and global change biology. Within the past decade, the Institute has become a world-leading centre of excellence in the environmental responses to climate change and ecosystem function. With a unique suite of world-class research facilities, the Institute collaborates widely with Australian and international institutions to craft scientific research of the highest calibre.
To learn more please visit our webpageThe Opportunity
Are you passionate about plant ecology and eager to make a tangible impact on koala habitat restoration? We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Restoration Ecology to join a dynamic and multi-disciplinary research project led by Associate Professor Rachael Gallagher. This project, titled “Restoration by design: improving biodiversity outcomes from Australia’s restoration investments,” is funded by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (NSW DCCEEW) and the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) – Resilient Landscapes Hub.In this position, you will play a crucial role in evaluating the efficacy of previous efforts to restore koala habitats and translating these findings into policy-relevant recommendations for government partners. Your work will involve understanding the type, design, and maintenance of restoration activities and their relationship with ecosystem outcomes to ensure investments result in effective ecological outcomes. You will examine restoration practices from historical koala habitat restoration sites across up to four regional locations, assessing key features and habitat use by koalas to identify successful practices. Additionally, you will review and survey current and recent koala habitat restoration sites to determine if successful practices identified in the initial stages of the project are being deployed and their likelihood of achieving effective restoration outcomes.As part of your responsibilities, you will co-design and implement a field work program with NSW DCCEEW to meet research objectives in consultation with project partners. You will conduct timely research to meet NESP Resilient Landscapes project milestones, develop and apply methods for defensible scientific results, and contribute to daily research tasks. You will also collaborate with team members and project partners, produce and analyse accurate data, prepare quality reports relevant to the funding agreement, and prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals.This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 August 2026 based at Hawkesbury campus, although travel to other campuses of the University and locations may be required.
Please review the position description for further information.About You
You hold a PhD, or have submitted your PhD thesis for examination, in ecology and/or restoration science. You have extensive knowledge and experience in field ecology, including designing and implementing field survey programs, spatial data manipulation, and statistical and graphic analyses. You are proficient in statistical and GIS platforms, data management, and reproducible research. You have a proven track record of writing manuscripts for publication in internationally recognised scientific journals. Your organisational skills are exceptional, and you communicate effectively. You are self-directed but also work well in collaborative research teams across multiple institutions.If you’re ready to make difference in koala habitat restoration, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $112,718 to $136,180 p.a. (comprising Salary of $95,248 to $115,074 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Associate Professor Rachael Gallagher, via email atRecruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team atClosing Date: 8:30pm, Tuesday 11 March 2025Working Rights in Australia – Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

Expected salary: $112718 – 136180 per year

Location: Australia

Job date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:46:46 GMT

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