Graduate Ecologist

Biosis is a business that lives to influence better client decisions about ecology and heritage.

We are ethical, independent and genuine.

We employ highly experienced multi-disciplinary teams of aquatic ecologists, archaeologists, botanists, zoologists, environmental planners and GIS analysts, across our offices in Albury, Ballarat, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Wangaratta, Western Sydney and Wollongong.

**About the role**

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Botanist to join our team in Port Melbourne on a full time 12 month contract.

To be successful in this role you will need to have an interest in developing knowledge of applied botany and be able to demonstrate your strengths against the selection criteria below.

There is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a consultant botanist under the guidance of industry recognised experts.

**Our offer**

**Biosis prides it’s self on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture in all our teams. All our employees enjoy**:

- **Mentoring from experts in their field**
- **Employee spot rewards like Shoutouts and gift cards**
- **Flexible work arrangements**
- **A learning and development program actually valued and championed by senior staff including team retreat days**
- **Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications**
- **Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria**

**Selection criteria**

**To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and cover letter which demonstrate these required skills and attributes**:

- **Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, ecology or botany.**
- **Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.**
- **Demonstrated ability in problem solving and completing tasks with mínimal supervision.**
- **Strong written communication skills, such as formal report and proposal writing.**
- **Strong organisational skills including being able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.**
- **High attention to detail and competence with database management and administrative processes.**
- **South-eastern Australian flora identification skills.**
- **Basic knowledge of relevant Commonwealth and state legislation.**
- **Experience with ecological field surveys and logistics.**
- **Competency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar software packages.**
- **A current manual driver's licence.**
- **Australian citizenship or residency, or a valid work permit.**

**Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 6 February 2023.**

**Biosis encourages people from all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.