Environmental, Earth & Geosciences (Science & Technology)
Biodiversity Australia is seeking motivated professionals to join our growing Ecology Unit.
We are an Indigenous owned, leading Australian Environmental Management Consulting Business focused on building sustainable partners, economic management, and ecological balance.
Our head office is located on the Gold Coast with regional offices in Chinchilla, Port Macquarie, North Queensland and the Northern Territory – with many of our consultants working from home.
We have opportunities available for an experienced Ecologist (min 3 years experience) to join our Ecology Team in Townsville.
Come join our team that pride themselves in aligning with our core values such as client success, teamwork and integrity and make your mark in the environmental industry while working with a growing and dynamic consultancy company.
Your new role
* You will conduct field ecology activities and be the knowledge expert in field ecology related activities throughout Central and North Queensland.
* Opportunities may arise for you to work across the greater Queensland region and Australia where your skills are required, and depending on your achievement of expectations, your role with Biodiversity Australia could have significant long term career growth.
* Opportunity to work with field Ecologists and Fauna field team members and use your expert knowledge to support the national Ecology team
* Contribute to Ecological projects from initial scope and client liaison, field flora and fauna surveys through to commercial delivery
* Preparation of research, analysis, field surveys, impact assessments, approvals and technical reports
* Maintain an understanding of commonwealth, state and local government environmental regulations and their application as well as relevant industry standards, practices, and approvals processes
* Maintain professional relationships with clients from across the resources and infrastructure, government and defence, residential and aviation sectors
To be successful you will have
* Tertiary qualification in Ecology, Zoology, and/or Natural Resource Management or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience undertaking ecology surveys (preferably in central Queensland)
* Regional Ecosystem & Bio Condition assessment accreditation and or significant experience
* High level of field survey skills and experience including Regional Ecosystem, Threatened Ecological Community, and flora identification
* Demonstrated experience in preparing, submitting, and managing specialist biological assessment reports
* Working knowledge of consulting practice and project management skills
* Must be physically fit and able to undertake regular field work
* You must have the ability and willingness to undertake field work when required
* Current drivers licence, White Card and First Aid Certificate
* Exceptional Salary Packaging
* Work from home start up packages provided including laptop and high-quality equipment
* Opportunity to purchase annual leave
* Study assistance
* Career progression + Professional Development allowance options
* National support from a team of over 30+ ecologists
* Administrative team providing high level support on all projects
* Working for an ISO accredited company
* Experience on sites with a high safety standard and encompass a great safety culture
You can learn more about Biodiversity Australia at www.biodiversityaust.com.au
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply. We embrace diversity (it’s in our name) and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Only applicants who have been short listed for an interview will be contacted. The interview process will begin without delay, so please submit your application via the APPLY NOW button.
A salary will be negotiated based on experience to successful applicants.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have in a consulting role?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years of project management experience do you have?
How many years' experience do you have as an Ecologist?
Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
How many years' experience do you have in environment & planning law?
What's your expected annual base salary?
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