Ecologist Job Description
We are looking for a skilled ecologist to lead our ecological team in Melbourne, Australia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping and ecological monitoring. They will also lead projects across various ecological disciplines and clients, with the opportunity to mentor junior team members.
1. Conduct field-based botanical survey work, including vegetation mapping, ecological monitoring, targeted threatened flora survey, and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the DEECA Habitat Hectares method.
2. Lead projects across a wide range of ecological disciplines and clients with the opportunity to mentor junior team members.
3. Conduct ecological impact assessment and offsetting for various projects and scales, and support internal clients with delivering the ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects.
4. Work independently or with other ecologists and professionals in the planning, delivery, and management of ecology surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, with working knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
* Proficiency in vegetation surveys across various Victorian environments, habitat assessments (VQA accreditation essential, BAM accreditation desirable), and GIS tools such as ESRI FieldMaps.
* Strong experience in habitat and protected species surveys, efficient data recording, and a valid Victorian driver's license, with the ability to work outdoors on extended field programs.
* Previous professional consultancy experience in ecology/botany.
* Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Victoria.
What We Offer
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
* Volunteer and representation leave.
* Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.