Botanist - Director Level

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Botanist - Director Level to provide technical expertise and strategic leadership to our growing Ecology team in Melbourne.

Join a high-performing group working across renewable energy water Defence transport and resource projects with a strong pipeline and big plans for growth and innovation in ANZ. Youll support the Melbourne team contribute to our national technical group and work alongside industry leaders combining field and office-based work to guide best practice technical reviews and project delivery.

How youll make a difference 

• Develop facilitate and enhance effective relationships with internal and external clients to support successful project delivery and future opportunities.
• Provide strategic thought leadership and planning to drive the development and growth of the ecology practice.
• Lead and implement complex ecological investigations for high-profile infrastructure projects including baseline ecological surveys pre-clearing surveys and targeted surveys for threatened species.
• Oversee and prepare technical reports and plans while empowering a team of ecologists through supportive leadership guidance bid coordination and project management.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive 

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

You are technical guru. Someone who relishes the opportunity to guide and mentor a growing team of professionals with a focus on technical excellence and project delivery.

• 20 years of ecological experience ideally within consulting with proven ability to manage and deliver complex ecological surveys and projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian environmental legislation and planning systems (e.g. EPBC Act FFG Act Planning and Environment Act).
• Skilled in technical leadership with experience mentoring teams with VQA accreditation and a detailed understanding of Habitat Hectare assessments  (BAM accreditation a plus).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science or similar plus a Class C open licence (4WD experience desirable).
• Expert witness experience highly desirable

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.