2026 Australia Wildlife Conservancy Ecology and Conservation Intern

AWC offers opportunities for promising graduate students to get involved in the science program and gain valuable field experience in conservation research via the Ecology & Conservation Internship Program. In 2026, AWC will offer up to eighteen internships of 4.5-6 months duration, across its network of sanctuaries. Each internship has been designed to provide an exciting training program. The program is designed to introduce conservation biologists to a variety of sanctuaries with a host of different ecosystems, flora and fauna, field techniques, and conservation issues. The internships provide a modest living stipend and travel assistance for the duration of the program. A relocation allowance is also provided at the beginning and end of the internship placement. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 28, 2025
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorAustralia Wildlife Conservancy (AWC)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent experience) in an ecology/conservation program (e.g. BSc Hons) 
• Valid manual Australian (or internationally recognised) drivers’ licence and experience driving manual vehicles 
• Internships are open to all applicants with the right to work in Australia (appropriate visa, permanent residency etc), though noting key criteria is an understanding of Australian flora and fauna. 
• Strong commitment to wildlife conservation
• Fauna and flora survey experience
• Demonstrated capacity to live and work in remote areas (including extended periods camping in the field whilst undertaking surveys) with small groups of people
• Demonstrated capacity to diligently collect and manage data
• Understanding of, and ability to learn identification of Australian flora and fauna
• Physically capable to undertake strenuous fieldwork and possessing a high level of fitness
• Preparedness and capacity to follow OHS and animal ethics procedures
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for extended hours at night
• Fluency in English

Check also:
2025 Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship at The University of Sydney Australia

Application Deadline

September 28, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Australia Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) on australianwildlife.elmotalent.com.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit AWC Internship webpage.