Botanist

Good Opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Botanist/ Ecologist/ Natural Resource Manager

**Your new company**

Our client is a widely respected national consultancy focusing on ecology.

**Your new role**
- 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
- 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

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualification, preferably a degree or post graduate degree in environmental science, (botany, ecology), natural resource management, or related discipline.
- A minimum of one year practical experience undertaking field based botanical surveys, preferably in an ecological consulting capacity.
- VQA accreditation desirable.
- Knowledge of, and how to apply, environmental legislation and government policy such as the EPBC Act and Victoria's Guidelines for the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation.
- A willingness to learn quickly and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- Other non-technical skills required include excellent communication skills, a high level of computer literacy, and the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
- You should be prepared to work flexible hours, including when conducting botanical field surveys, and be willing to travel to field locations throughout Australia.
- A Current Victorian Driver’s License and capacity to work outdoors essential.

**What you'll get in return**
- A positive and supportive office culture which values people as their greatest asset
- A competitive remuneration package based on experience
- A flexible work environment
- Multiple paid leaves and bonuses

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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