About the Job
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We are seeking an Environmental Research Scientist to join our team. As a member of this team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.
Your primary responsibility will be to conduct applied ecological research and make a real-world impact. You will work closely with our team of scientists and external research partners to co-design studies that meet end-user needs.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Designing, implementing, monitoring, analysing and writing up field trials to improve environmental performance.
* Engaging and communicating across scientific networks, sharing findings with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating closely with research partners.
* Working closely with the Rehabilitation teams to assist in the handback and botanical monitoring programs.
* Contribute to broader research initiatives, such as rehabilitation implementation, native plant production, fauna interactions with forest and rehabilitation areas, and studies related to soil and water dynamics.
In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer:
* An attractive remuneration package and variable bonus plan.
* Flexible hybrid working options available.
* Employee growth and development opportunities.
* Parental leave support for primary and secondary caregivers.
* Generous leave entitlements including a leisure day off every 4-week period.
* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
* A culture that values diversity within our employee inclusion groups.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* A PhD or Masters by Research in Ecology or Environmental Science, or related field.
* Flora research experience with a keen knowledge of the WA flora.
* Experience in designing, installing and monitoring large-scale field trials and vegetation surveys with minimum supervision.
* The ability to translate research findings into management improvements.
* A background in mining rehabilitation with a knowledge of GIS would be considered desirable.
* Strong communication skills including delivering presentations, and publishing reports and papers.
* An ability to analyse complex datasets using appropriate statistical methods.
* A WA Drivers Licence will be required to travel across various sites including to the Jarrah Forest with an ability to undertake field work in all weather conditions.