Restoration Ecologist/Botanist
	Biosis

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced restoration ecologist or botanist to join our team in Newcastle, Gosford and/or Wollongong on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity, with a high percentage of projects developing stewardship sites and private land conservation agreements you will be providing technical advice and support to landholders and clients on an ongoing basis.

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

A learning and development program that’s actually valued by staff

Team retreat days

Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications

Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria

Flexible work arrangements

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have extensive field experience and at least some consulting experience. You will be working across multiple projects and locations, so a willingness to be flexible and be able to travel is essential.

You must also hold a manual drivers’ licence and have the right to work in Australia.

To apply, please attach your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the skills and experience required of this role:

Tertiary qualifications in ecology or botany.

A minimum of three years’ botanical experience, preferably in consultancy or the public sector

Experience or exposure to the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS), particularly dealing with stewardship sites.

Broad plant identification skills, with experience in NSW

Demonstrated experience with field survey design and implementation

Experience with stakeholder engagement such as landowner liaison and the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT)

Working knowledge of Commonwealth and state legislation with regard to ecology

Strong proposal and report writing skills.

Experience in client relationship management and business development including client liaison and consultation.

Demonstrated experience with project management, including managing budgets and delivery within set timeframes.

About Biosis

Founded in 1983, Biosis is a business that lives to influence better client decisions about ecology and heritage.

We are ethical, independent and genuine.

We employ highly experienced multi-disciplinary teams of botanists, zoologists, aquatic ecologists, archaeologists, environmental planners and GIS analysts across our offices in Albury, Ballarat, Gosford, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Wangaratta, Western Sydney and Wollongong.

Biosis encourages people from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A full position description is available at www.biosis.com.au/jobs.

We strongly encourage you to go to our website to find out more about the role and the types of work we do.

If you have any enquires regarding this role please email us on recruitment@biosis.com.au.