Senior Botanist
	GHD

• Join our high performing Ecology team  
• Flexible working environment including hours & locations 
• Work on high profile projects and grow your career

Who we are

GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies with an established reputation for innovation in major environmental projects.  

The Team & Role 

GHD’s Sydney Ecology team specialises in biodiversity impact assessment, management and offsetting. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Botanist to join our high performing team. 

The role is focussed in NSW and comprises a variety of ecological professional service tasks and responsibilities including but not limited to: 

• Field based botanical survey work, including application of the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
• Delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, impact and offset assessments and monitoring and management services related to project approvals and natural area management
• Biodiversity impact assessment and offsetting for high profile major projects and preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements 
• Provision of advice and direction regarding relevant regulatory frameworks and project approval pathways 
• Preparing proposals and technical reports for clients
• Managing and delivering projects on time and within budget and to required quality standards
• Maintaining relationships with clients and regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Assisting in training of junior staff in NSW plant species and plant community identification

About you

To be eligible for this position, you should have: 

• Between 5-10 years consulting experience in biodiversity impact assessment and offsetting
• Accreditation to apply the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) or suitable skills and experience to be eligible to attain accreditation under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme
• Demonstrated high level experience in botanical survey and vegetation management and experience in the application of the BAM
• Demonstrated skills in plant species, plant community type and threatened ecological community identification
• Strong knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy with respect to listed threatened matters, biodiversity assessment, offsetting and management
• Ability to undertake fieldwork throughout NSW in various environments and sometimes remote locations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: a strong team player who builds rapport with both internal & external stakeholders; communicates upwards and is receptive to technical review and guidance; and mentors less experienced team members 
• A focus on client service excellence 
• The commitment to deliver high quality and technically robust project outcomes
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects to tight timeframes and within budgets
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, sound judgement and decisiveness 
• A current NSW drivers licence 

Desirable

• GIS Skills for spatial analysis tasks

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology or related discipline
• NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method accreditation (desirable)

What we offer

At GHD, we focus on empowering and growing talented, career-oriented people through professional development and career opportunities. 

We support our people to work flexibly, understanding that work life balance in a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our people’s happiness and success. Our industry-leading flexible work programs and family-friendly practices make this a reality.

Benefits include

• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to access up to 8 weeks annual leave
• Generous parental leave for both women and men
• Access to an employee assistance program
• A variety of flexible working arrangements 
• A culture based on our core values of safety, teamwork, respect and integrity
• Active Social Club and Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation.

GHD was recognised as Australia’s 5th Most Attractive Employer at the 2017 Randstad Award.  We are also proud to have been named by the Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a '2018 Employer of Choice,' recognising our progress in realising our diversity and inclusion strategy.

To apply for this position please forward your resume via the link below or for more information please contact Ben Jenkins, Recruitment Business Partner on 02 9239 7825.