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SalaryFish Specialist (Marine Scientist)
Calling all fish SMEs and specialists. RPS has a rare opportunity for a Fish Specialist with strong impact assessment skills to join our growing marine and approvals team in Melbourne.
We are leaders in offshore wind and marine infrastructure approvals with a strong pipeline of work, and now need a Fish Specialist to support baseline studies and impact assessments in the delivery of key projects in Victoria.
About you
- You are ready to get involved in the design, mobilisation and reporting for complex marine baseline study projects
- You have a good knowledge of the fish species in the temperate south-east, particularly Western Port, the Southern Ocean and Gippsland.
- You have a good knowledge of the fishing industry and key players
- You enjoy writing and reviewing reports and coordinating field work and specialists
- You have experience with the impact assessment process at a state or Commonwealth level
- You're passionate about safety and can support the HSSEQ process
- You enjoy the hustle and bustle of consulting, and have the ability to pivot to client requests
- You hold tertiary qualifications in marine science or a related discipline
Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:
- The opportunity to lead projects with Australia's largest marine team, including in-house subject matter experts
- Participation in RPS' 18 month offshore wind training program
- Family friendly accredited workplace and hybrid working model;
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave;
- Additional day off on your anniversary, public holiday swaps, purchase leave and other leave options;
- Professional memberships;
- Study assistance;
- Professional and technical development opportunities plus much more.
RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. We are a global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries our people are as diverse as the communities and clients we represent. Together, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities. We are easy to work with, we are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy.
Our Commitment
We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.
Ready? Let's go
If the above sounds like you and you're ready to take your career to the next level in a role that will challenge and excite, then we'd love to hear from you. Please note our end of year shut-down until 8 January 2024 - Shortlisting and screening will commence after this period.
We are a proudly accredited, Family Friendly Employer and a Committed Veteran's Employment Supporter
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. 'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'
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