Graduate Ecologist

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses - to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

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How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As a Strategic Planner within our Environment and Planning team, you’ll work with a team of highly skilled specialists. You’ll be a trusted partner to a diverse range of local and interstate clients and develop a deep understanding of their challenges to co-create innovative solutions that help shape the future of our cities. You’ll drive value, connect assets to strategy and proactively respond to disruptive change.

Here are the key things you’ll do:

- Work with other members of the Aurecon Ecology team to undertake biodiversity assessments, flora and fauna field surveys across a diverse range of environments. This will include native vegetation and habitat assessments, as well targeted surveys for threatened species to inform development proposals.
- Prepare detailed reports to document methods and findings from biodiversity field assessments, and work with the broader ecology team to prepare high-quality biodiversity outputs.
- Work collaboratively with our environment, planning and design teams to provide specialist biodiversity technical advice and quality project delivery services.
- Be part of a team by sharing your knowledge and collaborative work experiences

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

You will have:

- A relevant undergraduate science degree, with specialisation in ecology, botany and/or zoology
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
- High level of interest in working to support major infrastructure projects and energy projects
- Understanding of the relevant regulations and policy including at Commonwealth, State and local government
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for facilitating relationships with internal and external clients and decision-makers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting ecological assessment reports and projects.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?