Senior 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 engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for

GHDs EcologyNatural Sciences and Heritage Grouphas an opportunityfor aSeniorBotanistto join our Flora team in Victoria.

Youll deliver a broad range of conservation impact assessment and monitoring projects working with vegetation types that include grassland wetland forest and woodland communities and in partnership with GHDs clients land managers and state government bodies.

Youll be encouraged to focus on areas and projects that you are truly passionate about develop your specific interests over time and make the role your own. Work with our national ecology service line in other states and territories to explore new landscapes.

Youll also make a meaningful impact while mentoring and developing others whilst having the opportunity to build on your own technical skills. The role allows for a true work-life balance in a fun flexible supportive team of passionate ecologists!

This diverse and exciting position will see you involved in:

• Field-based 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
• Ecological monitoring involving the design and implementation of monitoring programs surveys for threatened species running long-term monitoring projects assessing the benefits of environmental watering projects
• Preparation of proposals and technical reports for public and private sector clients
• Managing both ecology focused and multi-disciplinary projects

What would you bring to the team

• Bachelors Degree in Science with a Botany Ecology or Environmental Science major
• 5 years of experience conducting vegetation surveys in south-east Australia
• Strong ability to develop and build upon client relationships from experience in a similar consulting role
• Strong botanical identification skills including experience using dissecting microscopes and identification keys
• Experience undertaking Habitat Hectare assessments and VQA accreditation
• Willingness to work flexibly and independently particularly when undertaking flora surveys and traveling to remote locations
• Understanding of national and state environmental legislation and policy (e.g. EPBC Act FFG Act Planning and Environment Act)
• A current full 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 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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