Field Ecology Intern (Mid West)

Bush Heritage Australias Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity to work with our Midwest Team as an Intern.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australias unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Annual base salary of $61042 inclusive of superannuation. Pro rata salary for the 3 month contract is $15260.50 inclusive of superannuation.
• 3-month Full-time contract commencing July 2026
• On-going invitations to Seeding the Future professional development.
• Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn.
• Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program.
• One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor.

About us

For over 30 years weve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term landscape scale impact. As a national not-for-profit we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush now and into the future.

About the role

Bush Heritages 2030 Strategy is to improve biodiversity protection function and connectivity across landscapes.

The Field Ecology intern will support and conduct fauna flora and vegetation spring monitoring activities at Hamelin Eurardy and Charles Darwin reserves in Mid West WA. Working with BHA ecologists the Intern will assist in organising equipment safety procedures volunteers on-ground monitoring work data capture and management and general logistics..

Due to the timing and intensity of the spring monitoring season this internship will run full-time for three months commencing in late July 2026. The role will involve extended field trips typically ranging from 5 to 7 days at a time with TOIL recovery time office based work and data management tasks completed between field deployments.

Please note that Bush Heritage will NOT provide Perth or Geraldton/Mid-West accommodation for home office-based work but will do so for field-based work on reserves.

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What youll need to succeed

• A completed university qualification or TAFE Certificate III and above in ecology conservation zoology botany or other relevant discipline.
• A commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• Practical experience in and ability to learn monitoring techniques and identification of Western Australian fauna and flora.
• Organisational and communication skills.
• A desire to learn develop new skills collaborate and be innovative.
• High level of computer and data management skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with a diverse range of people (staff volunteers and supporters).
• Current manual drivers licence.

How to apply

To apply for this role simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection assessing merit the panel will take into consideration performance or achievement relative to opportunity. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.

We can get many applications for internship roles so to give yourself the best chance please consider these tips to assist with your application writing:

• Please answer each question.
• Use the STAR (Situation Task Action Response/Result) method do not repeat answers or only state see resume for details.
• Ensure you have answered all parts of the question.
• Tweak your resume to highlight the relevant experience.
• Do some background research on Bush Heritage before you answer the questions!
• Avoid using AI to answer the questions. Your application has a better chance of standing out if your personality comes through. Write in your own voice and let us get to know YOU!

If you require further information please contact Chrissy Grubbs (Seeding the Future Program Lead) at

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont feel they meet all the requirements of the job unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:59 pm AWST.