Bush Heritage Australia's Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity to work with our Midwest Team as an Intern.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Annual base salary of $61,042 inclusive of superannuation. Pro rata salary for the internship period is $15,260.50 inclusive of superannuation.
• 3-month full time, or part time options available over a period of up to 6 months.
• On-going invitations to Seeding the Future professional development.
• Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn.
• Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program.
• One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor.

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Bush Heritage’s 2030 Strategy is to improve biodiversity protection, function and connectivity across landscapes.

This internship will support the Bush Heritage Australia (BHA) Healthy Country Manager and Ecologist and will work closely with The Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation (WGAC). WGAC represents the Wunambal Gaambera people, the native title holders of 2.5 million hectares of graa (land) and wundaagu (saltwater) in the North Kimberley. WGAC leads the management of the Uunguu Indigenous Protected Area, guided by Wanjina Wunggurr law and their Healthy Country Plan to protect cultural and natural values and support sustainable livelihoods on Country.

This internship will contribute to spatial mapping and protected area planning for the Uunguu Indigenous Protected Area in the North Kimberley, in partnership with the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation (WGAC). The intern will support the development of spatial datasets and maps to inform Healthy Country planning and decision making, working across both ecological and cultural contexts.

The internship will involve both office-based GIS analysis and travel opportunities to engage with planning processes that include Aboriginal partners and cultural knowledge holders.

Download the Position Description

What you'll need to succeed

• You are a graduate with advanced GIS and spatial analysis skills, or an early career spatial analyst, and are keen to learn about working in partnership with Indigenous organisations and communities.
• You have a commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• You have Strong demonstrated capability using Geographic Information System software (ESRI, QGIS), statistical and graphic software (e.g. R) or specific environmental modelling and planning software (e.g. MAXENT, Zonation).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small, remote team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage spatial data, imagery, and written documentation.
• Emotional competence with excellent interpersonal skills, and capable of working effectively with a diverse range of people (staff, volunteers and supporters, neighbours and representatives of other organisations).

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

We can get many applications for internship roles so to give yourself the best chance please consider these tips to assist with your application writing:

• Please answer each question.
• Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response/Result) method, do not repeat answers or only state “see resume for details”.
• Ensure you have answered all parts of the question.
• Tweak your resume to highlight the relevant experience.
• Do some background research on Bush Heritage before you answer the questions!
• Avoid using AI to answer the questions. Your application has a better chance of standing out if your personality comes through. Write in your own voice and let us get to know YOU!

If you require further information, please contact Chrissy Grubbs (Seeding the Future Program Lead) at chrissy.grubbs@bushheritage.org.au

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 10:00 pm AWST.