JOBS AT ODONATA
Current vacancies
Science Director
The Science Director is a new position at Odonata, created to lead the organisation’s conservation science, research, and evidence-based species recovery strategies across all programs and landscapes.
The Science Director will provide intellectual leadership across Odonata’s scientific priorities and will have the autonomy to build and grow a small research-focused team over time. This may include supervising postgraduate students, early-career researchers, or specialist collaborators. While distinct from operational management, this role will cultivate a hub of scientific inquiry and innovation, ensuring Odonata’s conservation strategies are informed by cutting-edge research and best practice. The Director will champion collaboration with universities, research institutions, and external experts, positioning Odonata as a leader in applied conservation science.
Click on the link below for full job description and how to apply.
Applications close at 5pm Friday 3rd October 2025
Volunteering at Odonata
Every aspect of the work at Odonata is open to volunteers.
There is a friendly and diverse community of volunteers from all walks of life, each bringing their own skills and attributes. Their work is integral to the success and achievements in threatened species recovery.
Typical work includes animal husbandry, improving and maintaining vegetation and overall habitat quality, revegetation and habitat restoration works, fence and track maintenance, and much more.
There is plenty of scope for other skills to be useful, from office management to vehicle maintenance! Our animals and landscapes are wild and some work is comparative to farm work so your physical fitness will need to be considered.
There is often a new experience every day in this wonderful dynamic environment. If this sounds like your kind of adventure please get in touch via the link below.