Ecologist Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our team, with expertise in Victorian flora and fauna species identification, threatened species, and ecological communities. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of Victorian planning and environmental legislation, as well as Commonwealth environmental legislation.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering innovative environmental management and conservation solutions to clients, leading high-quality assessments, and planning and managing field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and client relationships.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the required skills and qualifications outlined below.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technical Expertise: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior ecologists.
* Innovative Solutions: Delivering environmental management and conservation solutions to clients.
* Assessment Leadership: Leading high-quality assessments.
* Field Survey Management: Planning and managing field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and client relationships.
Requirements:
* Tertiary Qualifications: In Ecology or related discipline.
* Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years' ecological experience (with some in Victoria).
* Expertise: Strong knowledge of Victorian flora and/or fauna species identification, threatened species, and ecological communities.
* Legislation Knowledge: Working knowledge of Victorian planning and environmental legislation, as well as Commonwealth environmental legislation.
* Project Management: Demonstrated high-level experience in project and budget management.
* Business Development: Previous consulting and business development experience (minimum 5 years).
* VQA Accreditation: VQA accreditation (desirable), or the ability to obtain this.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports and assessments.
Benefits of this role include salary sacrifice into superannuation, the ability to purchase additional annual leave, and the opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech's employee stock purchase program.