Ecologist

**Ecologist**:

- Science & Biotechnology
- Environmental
- Gold Coast
- Permanent / Full Time
- 9/2/2023 _
- Vibrant, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy
- Newly established and fast-growing team
- An inclusive team culture with performance-based rewards

**About Us**

**Engeny** is an employee-owned (yes - we do things a little bit differently here), engineering and environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

We're currently seeking an
**Ecologist** with >1 - 4 years of experience working in
**Queensland** to be a part of our passionate and entrepreneurial team and support the growth of the Ecology Discipline in Queensland. As a member of our Ecology team, you will be supporting a growing range of projects within the private, government and the resource sectors. Your time will be divided between field and office, allowing for data collection and interrogation, client liaison, assistance with project management and technical report delivery predominately across Queensland.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil and geotechnical design to environmental management, approvals, rehabilitation / remediation and ecology.

**About the Role**
- Planning and assisting in the implementation of ecological investigations, including:

- Baseline ecological surveys
- Ecological monitoring
- Regional ecosystem mapping
- Bio-condition assessments
- Targeted surveys
- Fauna Habitat Assessments
- Revegetation and offset
- Data analysis and mapping
- Preparation of technical reporting, including investigation reports, constraints assessments, ecological management plans, offset strategies and impact assessments
- Assistance with the management of ecology projects
- Assisting with proposals
- Supporting the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members
- Playing an active role in the business groups through regular meetings, workshops and training

**About You**
- You are looking for the next step in your professional development and an opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the growth and development of an ecology team and discipline
- 1 - 4 years of relevant ecological experience, mostly in Queensland, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government
- Experience in assisting with the delivery of ecological field and monitoring programs as well as supporting technical reports
- Class C, open licence required and experience with 4WD desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel as required, including working remotely with other ecologists in the field
- Bachelor’s degree of Science or Environmental Management, specialising in ecology/environmental science
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data management systems is preferrable
- Biocondition Training, Regional Ecosystem Training and/or recognition as a Suitably Qualified Person under the Queensland Flora Survey Guidelines would be well regarded

**The Benefits**
- Location: Gold Coast (Nerang)
- Flexible working hours
- An organisation that embraces remote working
- Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
- Overtime TOIL allowances
- Generous learning and development framework with structured career development and dedicated individual training / conference allowances
- Excellent remuneration, benefits and potential shareholding opportunities and bonuses
- A professional senior mentor for all interested staff, onboarding buddy program and access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to work across resources, private and government sectors
- Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued
- Paid primary carer leave
- Supportive leadership based on openness
- Work in an environment where you are supported and encouraged to be your best and work to your strengths amongst a dynamic team