Senior Environmental Scientist

Astron Environmental Services is the advisory arm of the Ecocene group of companies, and one of Australia's longest established environmental consultancies. Astron is an inclusive and innovative company that places high value on its employees, and the environment. Astron is a carbon-neutral company that is contributing to the nature positive goals of Ecocene, a specialist biodiversity company on a mission to solve the biodiversity crisis. We believe the movement toward nature positive begins with people who are inspired and empowered to protect and restore the natural environment.

Our Earth Observation team is high-performing and innovative, with an incredibly friendly and collaborative culture. We are made up of Environmental Scientists, remote sensing analysts, GIS Analysts, data scientists and statisticians, and work on local and international projects across the resources, infrastructure, utility, conservation and public sectors. Our team delivers innovative products and analyses complementary to the diverse range of ecological and environmental data acquired through remote sensing from ground, aerial or space-based sensors. We have an active R&D program, and are at the forefront of recent developments in ecological survey and monitoring, remote sensing (terrestrial / coastal / water) and modelling.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our professional team. In this full-time role you will apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete environmental monitoring projects and studies that involve on-ground and remotely sensed data. The ability to go on field trips is not a requirement, but for those candidates who can, it would constitute a valuable part of the role. You will collate and analyse data collected by field teams in collaboration with data scientists, remote sensing analysts and other Environmental Scientists, and write reports to a high standard.

To be considered for this role, you must meet these essential criteria to be considered:

• A degree in environmental science, ecology or similar field
• Five years or more experience (less may be acceptable for applicants with relevant post-graduate qualifications)

It would be advantageous if you also met any of these desirable criteria:

• Experience with Western Australian bioregions
• Experience mentoring/leading others
• Prior field experience in a professional context
• Well-developed English writing skills
• Exposure to spatial data and/or GIS systems
• Consulting experience
• An Australian manual C-class driver license
• 4WD certification
• Apply First Aid Certificate
• White Card

We are a carbon-neutral company that actively tries to make a positive difference.

We are focused on creating and maintaining an enjoyable and rewarding work culture.

Our office is located in the heart of East Perth, surrounded by parks, restaurants, public transport and great coffee.

We offer a range of benefits such as flexible work hours, a Company Time Off Benefit, subsidised social events and a generous professional development program.

Astron has an inclusive culture and celebrates its diversity on multiple fronts. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.

Your cover letter must address the essential criteria, any desirable criteria that apply to you, and your salary expectations.

To apply for this position, please click the “Quick apply” button.  Applications close 3 February 2024, though interviews will commence prior, and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement as soon as we have found a suitable applicant. Astron handles recruitment processes internally and this vacancy is not open to Recruitment Agencies

For further information, please contact HR on (08) 9421 9***.