Senior Ecologist

Description

• Field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, targeted threatened flora survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the DEECA Habitat Hectares method
• Working independently, or with other ecologists and professionals, in the planning, delivery and management of ecology surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies
• Assisting with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological and Environmental Impact Assessment projects.
• Leading projects across a wide range of ecological disciplines and clients with the opportunity to mentor junior team members
• Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for a range of projects and scale, and supporting internal clients with delivering the ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, with working knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation (e.g., EPBC Act, FFG Act, Planning and Environment Act).
• Strong experience in habitat and protected species surveys, efficient data recording, and a valid Victorian driver’s license, with the ability to work outdoors on extended field programs.
• Previous professional consultancy experience in ecology / botany.
• Proficiency in vegetation surveys across various Victorian environments, habitat assessments (VQA accreditation essential, BAM accreditation desirable), and GIS tools such as ESRI FieldMaps.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Victoria

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance