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What this job is
A zoologist conducts scientific research on animal behaviour, physiology, ecology, and evolution in laboratory and field settings across Australia's diverse ecosystems. They design and execute research projects, collect and analyse biological data, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to conservation policy and environmental management decisions. Zoologists work in universities, government research agencies, museums, and conservation organisations, often collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on biodiversity assessments and species management programmes.
Pay
A$1,544 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Community Development
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Process Documentation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Time Management and Prioritisation