Aquatic Ecologist

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BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We're driven by a belief that things can always be better, safer, greener, and more efficient. We provide our customers with the capability, capacity, and confidence to enable them to make the right decisions at the right time by drawing upon the expertise of over 1,300 professionals located in UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia Pacific, and the Americas.

Delivering independent, complex design and consultancy capabilities for over 37 years, we pride ourselves on being equipped to support our customers to tackle the most complex design and systems issues, and challenges, which enables the industry to deliver safer, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient shipping for the future. We draw upon a wide range of experience and expertise to provide high-quality, high value products and services across the maritime sector. The group's assets are held in beneficial ownership for employees.

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To continue our success, we are looking for an **Aquatic Ecologist** to undertake or support the planning and implementation of field-based collection, analysis and reporting of freshwater ecology studies. The role carries out a variety of scientific assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad range of related scientific and engineering fields in the environmental sciences.

**In this role, you will have the opportunity to**:

- Work independently, performs technical work and exercises individual judgement and initiative (in conjunction with senior staff).
- Liaise with clients for the purposes of service delivery.
- Liaise with service providers for the purposes of service delivery.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant software, systems, and processes.
- Prepare/review budget estimates for field and desk-top based assessments.
- Planning of field work, including logistics, safety, and field survey/experimental design.
- Co-ordinate and lead aquatic ecological surveys, including in PNG and other remote areas
- Undertake field investigations, including sampling of fish, turtles, aquatic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, stygofauna, surface water and sediments.

**What you bring to the team**:

- Bachelor’s degree in freshwater or estuarine ecology.
- 5 years' professional experience specifically in freshwater estuarine ecological assessments ecological assessments in Queensland and/or eastern/northern Australia
- Working knowledge of aquatic flora and fauna in northern and eastern Australia, including identification of common aquatic plants and fish species, and major aquatic invertebrate groups (at least to Order for insects)
- Experience in using AusRivAS sampling and analysis methodology.
- Experience in conducting and interpreting surface water quality monitoring programs (use of monitoring systems/equipment highly regarded)
- Experience conducting univariate and multivariate statistical analysis.
- Experience in preparing technical brief and reports relating to aquatic/terrestrial ecology, water quality compliance and management, environmental impact assessments, and management plans.
- Can meet the requirements of a Generic Coal Board Medical and PNG medical and character requirements. Working knowledge of Queensland Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies

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BMT have a brain-rich culture nurtured by our belief in liberating the talent of our people. We want our employees to be part of our future success, which is why we support them throughout their careers, helping today's recruits become the experts of tomorrow. BMT offer outstanding opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting projects at locations around the globe that supports retaining skilled talent, resulting in low staff turnover compared to other companies in our sector.

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**BMT Recruitment Process**:

- Screening & skills evaluation.
- Interview
- References and background checks
- BMT Offer

**Our Benefits -**

Our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. We value your contribution by offering the following benefits - Competitive salary offering
- A performance-related bonus scheme based on personal, and company performance.
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance