Junior Ecologist
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We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual looking for real impact in their work. This Junior Ecologist position is full-time, mixing field-based and office-based work, assisting with the delivery of consulting services focusing on biodiversity offsets, but also contributing to carbon offsets and other natural capital projects throughout Queensland and elsewhere in Australia.
* Deliver fieldwork programs by undertaking various ecological surveys, including ground-truthing of regional ecosystem mapping, BioCondition assessments, pest animal and weed surveys as well as fauna surveys.
* Provide support to the delivery of consulting projects, including ecological surveys, environmental offsets and carbon projects and environmental co-benefit projects.
* Undertake research, analytical, data management and information collation tasks relating to projects.
* Assist with managing complex datasets and the development, and implementation of, information management tools and systems.
* Assist with the delivery of biodiversity, and carbon offset projects, contributing to various reports, written communications and other project initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* A degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or similar.
* Experience in ecological survey and assessment, including acquired knowledge in identification of fauna group/s or flora.
* Willingness to travel to carry out field-based assessments (occasionally for 10+ days) in often remote and rugged environments as required. Must be licensed to drive a motor vehicle.
* Experience in preparing ecological, management and environmental assessment reports.
* Experience in spatial data management GIS would be highly regarded but not essential.
Benefits:
* Generous TOIL policy.
* Per diem allowance when working away from home.
Applications:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and how you meet the key responsibilities and experience by the specified deadline.
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