Senior Associate Ecologist

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Full time

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We are seeking a Senior Associate Ecologist (terrestrial) to join our experienced and expanding Adelaide Team in a flexible and friendly working environment.

In the role you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver diverse, challenging and rewarding ecology projects for Government and industry sectors across South Australia.

This includes baseline environmental and ecology studies comprising likelihood of occurrence for threatened species and communities and impact assessments to inform client project feasibility studies and assist clients with meeting their environmental requirements under relevant legislation.

You will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with Jacobs' extensive ecologist network across Australia and partner with the broader Jacobs business to provide ecological expertise on major infrastructure, transport, resource and sustainability projects.

The purpose of this role is to provide technical and professional leadership, project management and business development support within our Ecology team.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to- Leading and contributing to identifying, sourcing and winning opportunities by building strong relationships with clients and leading and/or writing proposals; Providing guidance to the strategic direction of the ecology business; Leading and supporting the delivery of terrestrial ecology projects, often working collaboratively with a range of disciplines; Supervising and undertaking flora and fauna assessments, including desktop assessment, field survey and reporting; Technical review of terrestrial ecology reports/deliverables; Mentoring and supporting junior staff.


Here's what you'll need:
Degree in a relevant science discipline (ecology, environmental science, natural resource management)

Essential skills and experience:

Proven experience in the delivery of ecology projects with a focus on flora survey, preferably in South Australia (SA).

Including species identification and data collection Solid understanding of South Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and application, particularly in relation to the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Experience in implementing SA survey methods (e.g.

Bushland, Rangeland and Scattered Tree Assessment Methods, Department for Infrastructure and Transport Vegetation Survey Method) Experience in, and desire to be involved in business development / capture Willingness to undertake intra or interstate travel, including the occasional extended trip (negotiable) Highly developed report writing skills and demonstrated experience in the Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

Including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Current driver's license 4 WD training and experience, or willingness to complete training Desirable competencies: Native Vegetation Council accreditation High level expertise in South Australian flora identification Ornithology expertise including bird identification skills / survey experience.

Experience in fauna survey GIS skills and experience including use of ESRi Arc GIS Pro and Field Maps for data collection and analysis Working knowledge of new technologies in field survey and analysis Jacobs.

A world where you can.
At Jacobs,wesupportyour personal life and career journeys.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we'recommitted to driving a culture of caring where you can be you.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind,we'vegone beyond traditional ways of workingtohelp you uncover a working arrangement that delivers theflexibility, toolsand space to maximise your potential.

We'rethe 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Awardfor our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives.

For the 6thconsecutive year, we've been namedan Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia).

In New Zealand,we'rea founding member of The Diversity Agenda andare committedtomaking our industry more inclusive and diverse.

In Australia,our Reconciliation journey continues to be aconsiderablefocus across all levels of the Jacobs community as we progress our Innovate level Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion recognisesourprogressin creating an environment whereour Jacobs employeescanbring their whole selves to work.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do.
We know that ifwe'reinclusive,we'remore connected, and if diverse,we'remore creative.

We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whetheryou'repregnant or on family leave.

This is reflected in oureight global Jacobs employee networkscentred ondrivinginclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, One World, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women's Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We'rean equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel;please let your recruiter know in your application.

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