Technical Director Botany

Were looking for a Technical Director Botany to join our Ecology team in Perth.

Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA being a leader in impact assessment and approvals planning terrestrial ecology marine air and noise assessment services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects with a strategic focus on resources energy critical minerals infrastructure 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.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• You will be involved in technical review and assurance of deliverables.
• Preparing and providing high-level review of technical reports and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
• Scoping and leading biological surveys throughout Western Australia.
• Leading and contributing to winning proposals to support business growth.
• Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
• Conducting complex biological surveys and assessments providing technical direction where required.
• Maintaining knowledge of industry and regulatory requirements for ecology and approvals.
• Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.
• Providing leadership and guidance to ecology team members including mentoring and oversight of technical work.
• Building and maintaining client relationships supporting repeat work and growth opportunities.
• Contributing to business development activities and representing GHD in the market where appropriate.

What will you bring to the team

• Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
• 10 years relevant ecology experience within Western Australia preferred but not mandatory.
• Current drivers licence (C class) manual preferred.
• Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
• Strong experience in proposal development project delivery and working as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.
• Strong client engagement skills and ability to contribute to business growth.

Interested Apply now.

Contact Antonia Tomassone

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GHD is an equal opportunity employer and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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