Senior Botanist Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior Botanist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to work on challenging projects and make a meaningful contribution to the field of botany.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, and threatened flora survey. They will also have experience leading projects across a range of ecological disciplines and clients, with a proven ability to mentor junior team members.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes;
* Conducting field-based botanical surveys, including vegetation assessments and habitat evaluations;
* Collaborating with colleagues to develop project proposals and ensure alignment with client objectives;
* Providing technical expertise and support to project teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations;
* Developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to minimize project impacts on the environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field;
* Strong knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, including the EPBC Act and FFG Act;
* Experience in habitat and protected species surveys, efficient data recording, and GIS tools such as ESRI FieldMaps;
* Valid Victorian driver's license and willingness to work outdoors on extended field programs;
* Previous professional consultancy experience in ecology/botany.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work options;
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year;
* Volunteer and representation leave;
* Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
About Us
Our company is a leader in the field of infrastructure consulting, delivering expert services throughout the project lifecycle. We are committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.