Senior Research Scientist (Fish)

• For further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit dbca.wa.gov.au.
• For further job-related information, please contact Dr Richard Evans on (08) 9219 9098.

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor. .

Selection Criteria

1. Considerable experience developing, planning and leading marine research and monitoring to investigate complex scientific problems, with a particular focus on fish communities.
2. Demonstrated high-level data analysis and scientific writing skills, including a strong record of publishing marine science in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including considerable experience leading teams of marine scientists and communicating science to a range of stakeholders.
4. Considerable experience managing large biological data sets (cleaning, curation, storage and querying) (ESSENTIAL), including the use of advanced analysis and visualisation methods (such as R code, Python, Shiny Apps) (DESIRABLE).
5. Considerable experience using relevant field equipment (including ROVs, BRUVs and DOVs), image analysis software (including EventMeasure) (ESSENTIAL) and online platforms (for example ReefCloud, SQUIDLE+) (DESIRABLE).

Please click 'Apply' and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at search.jobs.wa.gov.au where you can submit your application online.

Applications close: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.