Botanists/Ecologists – Perth
	Eco Logical Australia

Botanists/Ecologists – Perth

Are you seeking a company that

• Values and rewards employees?
• Offers professional development opportunities and interesting projects?
• Provides flexible work options and a fun and supportive workplace?

Then check us out!

ECO LOGICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, a Tetra Tech Company, is one of Australia’s leading ecological, environmental assessment, and conservation planning consultancies. We are the largest employer of ecologists in Australia and have a presence in every state and territory, providing multi-disciplinary expertise to clients across a range of sectors.

About the role/s:

With the continued success of our Perth office we are looking for enthusiastic Botanists/Ecologists to join our talented team. You will have the opportunity to work on urban development, mining, transport, water infrastructure, and energy projects across WA and assist in delivering innovative environmental management and conservation planning solutions to our clients.

The role will involve flora and fauna assessments in accordance with State and Commonwealth guidelines, proposal and report preparation, client liaison, and project and budget management. We will provide you with opportunities to further develop your ecological expertise and broaden your project management experience while being supported by a team of approachable experts.

About you:

This role will allow you to combine your passion for botany/ecology, environmental management, legislative knowledge, and well-developed writing and project management skills to create high quality work and great outcomes for our clients and the environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Ecology or related discipline
• Prior ecological consulting experience (4 – 15 years as a guide, preferably in WA)
• Working knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Strong Western Australian flora species knowledge and identification skills
• Basic to advanced fauna knowledge and identification skills
• Experience in planning, coordinating and undertaking ecological fieldwork
• Well-developed analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in preparing a range of high-quality consulting reports, including for botanical/ecological assessments, monitoring, and management
• Strong project, budget, and client management skills
• Current driver’s licence.

It is also desirable that candidates have:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS software
• Experience with Western Australian bushfire regulations.

We will offer you:

A competitive remuneration package in addition to a range of other benefits including: paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, study assistance, professional development supported by training budgets, industry association memberships, opportunity to purchase additional leave or salary sacrifice into super, birthday leave and health and wellbeing initiatives.

If you are an Australian resident, are seeking a friendly and professional organisation where workplace culture is highly valued, and where you can grow and further develop, please forward your application to Donna Barlow, HR Coordinator, via email hr@ecoaus.com.au before close of business Wednesday 11 August 2020.

For further information about the position please contact Daniel Panickar, Perth Manager, on 0403 617 745 or 08 6218 2035.