Abzeco is an established ecological consulting practice that provides a broad scope of ecological services including;flora and fauna surveys and monitoring (including for threatened species)habitat hectare assessments & biodiversity assessment reportsland management & bushfire management plansoffset assessment reports & management plansoffset monitoring and reportingecological management and restorationtranslocation of threatened flora and fauna speciesAbzeco is also a registered offset broker of native vegetation credits and has offices in Eltham and Ivanhoe.About the role:Based on the growing needs of our clients, we're seeking a full time botanist (with flexibility to work from home) to join our experienced and collaborative team.
Your role will involve undertaking a wide range of ecological projects across a broad spectrum of companies, private landowners, local councils, Parks Victoria, DEECA and water authorities.As the ideal candidate, you will be well-organised, have excellent technical report writing skills and be a great communicator with a solutions-focused attitude, capable of working independently and within a team.
You will also be proficient in using the relevant DEECA online tools and databases.Your role will primarily involve undertaking field work and preparing reports in a senior capacity.
This will involve coordinating and overseeing field work, providing technical guidance and mentoring to deliver high quality work on time and to budget.This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate and client focused individual who enjoys building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and peers and supporting the development of junior ecologists.Your everyday responsibilities will include:Proposal writingUndertaking flora surveys and monitoringUndertaking targeted threatened species surveysEcological vegetation class (EVC) determination and mappingConducting habitat hectare assessmentsConducting ecological impact assessmentsUndertaking pest plant and animal surveys and monitoringAccessing and using DEECAs Native Vegetation Native Vegetation Removal Tool, Native Vegetation Offset Tool, NatureKit, Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA), and online planning schemesProviding general advice to clients on native vegetation removal, local planning schemes and native vegetation managementReport writing including though not limited to biodiversity assessment reports, land management plans, ecological monitoring reports and preparation of state and federal offset site assessment reports, management plans and monitoring reporting templates in line with the relevant guidelinesInternal peer review of client reportsProviding technical environmental advice to clients and team membersMaintaining effective client communication to build and maintain good working relationships with clientsTo be considered for this role, you will have:Minimum seven years' experience working as an environmental consultant in a range of locations across Victoria undertaking work including general and targeted flora surveys, habitat hectare assessments, flora monitoring and the relevant reportingCurrent VQA accreditation, competency and experience gained from undertaking multiple habitat hectare assessments.Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management or a related field.A high level of plant identification skills and experience in determining EVCs across VictoriaA good working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and local government planning laws and policyA current Victorian drivers licence with 4WD experience.
(Current first aid and 4WD training would be desirable)What we can offer the right person:Secure long-term employment and career developmentThe opportunity to work with a fantastic team of experienced senior and principal ecologists
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