Botanist

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

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

Who are we looking for

GHDs Ecology Natural Sciences and Heritage Grouphas an opportunityfor a Botanistto join our Flora team in Victoria.

Youll be encouraged to focus on areas and projects that you are truly passionate about develop your specific interests over time and collaborate with our ecology teams in other states and territories to explore new landscapes.

Your role can be parttime or fulltime and can be based in any of our Victorian offices with a preference for MelbourneorMildura.

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

• Fieldbased botanical survey work including vegetation mapping ecological monitoring targeted threatened flora survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the Habitat Hectares method
• Ecological impact assessments and offsetting for a range of projects from small scale infrastructure impact assessments to assisting with major projects of state significance e.g. technical documentation for Environment Effects Statements
• Preparation of proposals and technical reports for public and private sector clients
• Engaging in project management client liaison marketing and business development.

What would you bring to the team

• Bachelors degree in science with a Botany Ecology or Environmental Science major coupled with 25 years of experience conducting vegetation surveys in southeast Australia
• Technical expertise in flora assessments for small to moderatescale ecology projects as well as experience in developing plant identification skills and knowledge of Victorias flora.
• Experience undertaking Habitat Hectare assessments and VQA accreditation or working towards achieving accreditation
• Willingness to work flexibly and independently particularly when undertaking flora surveys and traveling to remote locations
• A current Victorian drivers license

Interested Apply online now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter

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 hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on wellbeing flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of facetoface collaboration in the office.

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

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