Senior Ecologist – GHD
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Description
We're looking for a motivated Senior Botanist to join our Ecology team.
Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, becoming a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services.
Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and defence at a regional, national and global scale.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Responsibilities
Undertake and lead botanical surveys throughout the state including detailed, basic, and targeted flora and community surveys and subsequent flora identification.
Prepare technical reports including vegetation and flora assessments, clearing assessments and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
Prepare winning proposals to support business growth.
Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
Conduct specific ecology surveys and assessments.
Maintain knowledge of ecology and botanical guidance and approvals.
Make technical decisions and provide solutions based on expertise.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
5+ years' relevant consulting experience as a botanist, preferably within Western Australia.
Current driver's licence (c class), manual preferred.
Proven experience and sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
Proven experience in supervising junior team members, with the ability to mentor.
Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.
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Contact Antonia Tomassone: *************
GHD is an equal opportunity employer; we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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