About the role
GHD's Victorian Flora team, part of the broader Ecology, Natural Sciences and Heritage Group, is seeking a Botanist at either Senior or Intermediate Experience Level. The botanist will deliver a broad range of conservation, impact assessment, and monitoring projects, working with vegetation types that include grassland, wetland, forest and woodland communities, in partnership with GHD's clients, land managers and state government bodies.
In this role you will mentor and develop others, build on your technical skills, and work within a flexible, supportive team that values work‐life balance. The position allows for both field‐based and project‐management responsibilities across Victoria.
Responsibilities
* Field‐based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, targeted threatened flora survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the Habitat Hectares method.
* Ecological impact assessments and offsetting for a range of projects from small‐scale infrastructure to major state‐significant projects, including technical documentation for Environment Effects Statements.
* Design and implementation of monitoring programs, surveys for threatened species, running long‐term monitoring projects, and assessing the benefits of environmental watering projects.
* Preparation of proposals and technical reports for public and private sector clients.
* Managing both ecology‐focused and multi‐disciplinary projects.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Science with a major in Botany, Ecology or Environmental Science.
* 3 years of experience (Intermediate) or 7 years of experience (Senior) conducting vegetation surveys across south‐east Australia, ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
* Strong botanical identification skills, including experience using dissecting microscopes and identification keys.
* Experience undertaking Habitat Hectare assessments and VQA accreditation.
* Excellent listening and communication skills with a readiness to develop relationships with stakeholders.
* Willingness to work flexibly and independently, particularly when undertaking flora surveys and travelling to remote locations.
* Understanding of national and state environmental legislation and policy (e.g., EPBC Act, FFG Act, Planning and Environment Act).
* Current full Victorian driver's licence.
We will consider applicants to work in any of GHD's five Victorian offices.
Equal Opportunity Statement
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
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