Two marine mammal positions are currently being advertised within the Tasmanian Governments Wildlife and Marine Conservation Section (DPIW). Advertisements shall appear in newspapers on 19 May 2007. Please find attached the positions advertised Project Leader, Marine Conservation and Marine Conservation Officer. Both Positions are now located on the Jobs Tasmania Website http://www.jobs.tas.gov.au Note: The closing dates for applications is June 1st, 2007. Applications can be sent to - Manager, Human Resources Management Branch, Department of Primary Industries and Water, GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tas, 7001, phone (03) 6233 6390, fax (03) 6233 2660, email Tammy.Lovell@dpiw.tas.gov.au. Project Leader, Marine Wildlife Conservation (702530) Applications Close:– Friday, 1 June 2007. Salary:– $59,604–$64,798 per annum. Professional Employees Award, Level 2. Permanent full-time. Location:– Hobart. Commencing salary within the above range will be determined in accordance with qualifications and previous relevant experience. Duties:– As a senior professional practitioner, provide authoritative wildlife and marine conservation professional support to the Section Head, Wildlife and Marine Conservation Section. Plan and implement marine mammal and bird conservation projects, provide research leadership and support on marine conservation issues relating to the full range of biodiversity conservation values in marine wildlife. Essential Requirements:– Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution. Appropriate Course of Study:– For the purpose of the previous section, an appropriate course of study is a Degree in Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Desirable Requirements:– A current motor vehicle driver’s licence. Work Place Level 2 First Aid Certificate or equivalent. Applications should quote position number, be marked Personal & Confidential and addressed as indicated. Enquiries to Melina Boerma, phone (03) 6233 6996, email Melina.Boerma@dpiw.tas.gov.au. Applications to Manager, Human Resources Management Branch, Department of Primary Industries and Water, GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tas, 7001, phone (03) 6233 6390, fax (03) 6233 2660, email Tammy.Lovell@dpiw.tas.gov.au. Marine Conservation Officer (701885) Applications Close:– Friday, 1 June 2007. Salary:– $38,801–$57,008 per annum. Professional Employees Award, Level 1. Fixed-Term full-time from asap for 12 months.. Location:– Hobart. Commencing salary within the above range will be determined in accordance with qualifications and previous relevant experience. Duties:– Participate in responses to marine issues, including monitoring of seals and seabirds and rescue of cetaceans in remote locations; conduct marine mammal research in remote locations; conduct necropsies on marine mammals; provide effective data management; provide marine vertebrate biodiversity management and develop and assist with delivery of an effective marine mammal biodiversity component in the Biodiversity Conservation Branch, especially to support the Princess Melikoff Trust Mammal Program. Essential Requirements:– Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution. Appropriate Course of Study:– For the purpose of the previous section, an appropriate course of study is a Degree in Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Desirable Requirements:– A current motor vehicle driver’s licence. Applications should quote position number, be marked Personal & Confidential and addressed as indicated. Enquiries to Drew Lee, phone (03) 6233 6013, email Drew.Lee@dpiw.tas.gov.au. Applications to Manager, Human Resources Management Branch, Department of Primary Industries and Water, GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tas, 7001, phone (03) 6233 6390, fax (03) 6233 2660, email Tammy.Lovell@dpiw.tas.gov.au.