Senior Ecologist

Description

• Maintain knowledge of ecology and botanical guidance and approvals.
• Conducting specific ecology surveys and assessments.
• Preparing technical reports including vegetation and flora assessments, clearing assessments and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
• Preparing winning proposals to support business growth.
• Undertaking and leading botanical surveys throughout the State including detailed, basic, and targeted flora and community surveys and subsequent flora identification.
• Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
• Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.

Requirements

• Current drivers’ licence (c class), manual preferred.
• Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
• Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
• Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience consulting experience as a botanist, preferably within Western Australia.
• Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
• Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance