Aurecon's Melbourne Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of projects across both Victoria and Australia. You will play an integral part in a team that brings ideas to life for our clients across the built environment, transport, land and water, energy and government sectors.
What will you do?
You will be required to undertake a mix of field based and desk-based work, with the requirement to travel and work in regional areas on occasion. The candidate will be involved in ecological work for a range of projects, particularly in the renewable energy, transport and Defence sectors.
* Undertaking ecological field survey, including assessment of native vegetation, flora and fauna, largely in Victoria, but also occasionally on interstate projects.
* Undertaking targeted threatened species surveys, including nocturnal surveys where required.
* Preparation of Ecological Assessment Reports.
* Providing internal ecological advice (i.e. to Project Managers, and broader parts of the Environment & Planning team) to provide details of findings from ecological assessment, and to outline potential implications for projects.
What can you bring to the team?
You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.
The ideal candidate would have experience in botanical and/or zoological field survey, have strong report writing skills, be well organised, and be capable of working independently and within a team.
Qualifications
* At least 3-4 years experience in ecological consulting in Victoria.
* Working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and policy.
* Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology or environmental science.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A current Victorian drivers licence.
* Ecological technical skills, preferably botanical and/or bird identification skills.
Ready to bring ideas to life? Then please apply.
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