Botanist / Ecologist

• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses and gifted leaves

Your new company

Our client is a widely respected national consultancy focusing on ecology.

Your new role

• Field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, targeted threatened flora survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the Habitat Hectares method.
• Ecological impact assessments and offsetting for a range of projects
• Ecological monitoring, involving the design and implementation of monitoring programs, surveys for threatened species, running long-term monitoring projects, assessing the benefits of environmental watering projects
• Preparation of proposals and technical reports for public and private sector clients

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification, preferably a degree or post graduate degree in environmental science, (botany, ecology), natural resource management, or related discipline.
• A minimum of one year practical experience undertaking field based botanical surveys, preferably in an ecological consulting capacity.
• VQA accreditation desirable.
• Knowledge of, and how to apply, environmental legislation and government policy such as the EPBC Act and Victoria's Guidelines for the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation.
• A willingness to learn quickly and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Other non-technical skills required include excellent communication skills, a high level of computer literacy, and the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
• You should be prepared to work flexible hours, including when conducting botanical field surveys, and be willing to travel to field locations throughout Australia.
• A Current Victorian Driver's License and capacity to work outdoors essential.

What you'll get in return

• A positive and supportive office culture which values people as their greatest asset
• A competitive remuneration package based on experience
• A flexible work environment
• Multiple paid leaves and bonuses

What you need to do now

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