TERN Engagement Officer
	The University of Adelaide

TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network) is Australia’s field-based ecological observatory; collecting, recording and sharing data and samples using highly instrumented monitoring sites, surveys and remote-sensing techniques such as drones and satellites. TERN shares this data to enable Australia’s world-leading research on climate change, biodiversity, water and soil. Over the past 12 years, TERN’s Ecosystem Surveillance capability has collected soil and vegetation data and samples from about 1000 monitoring plots across the Australian continent using standardised survey protocols developed by TERN in collaboration with government, academic and industry partners. In fact, TERN is internationally recognised for its leadership in developing standardised ecological monitoring protocols, particularly through its Ecological Monitoring System Australia (EMSA) initiative. TERN’s surveillance monitoring infrastructure supports long-term ecological and biodiversity inventory, environmental monitoring and prediction, reporting and assessment, underpinning decisions about our greatest environmental challenges. TERN is enabled by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).

TERN are seeking a dynamic and motivated Engagement Officer to work within a team partnering with the Australian Government Department of Environment, Energy, the Environment and Water. The project involves developing standardised ecological monitoring protocols specifically designed to assist with impact assessments of renewable energy projects. The Engagement Officer will work closely with a variety of collaborators.

The Engagement Officer will enjoy:

• Collaborative goal setting: Working closely with diverse partner organisations, groups and individuals to identify shared objectives and align efforts toward common outcomes.
• Workshop organisation and facilitation: Design and lead both in-person and virtual workshops, ensuring inclusive participation and productive dialogue.
• Community and partner liaison: Acting as a key point of contact for groups and local communities, fostering open communication and trust.
• Relationship building: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partners, community leaders, and cross-sector collaborators.