Botanical Taxonomist

**The Opportunity**

**We have an opportunity for an experienced flora taxonomist to join our Biological team.**

The highly-regarded Biological team includes botanists, zoologists and ecologists who specialise in biological assessments and monitoring.

**_ The role:_**
- A dedicated focus on the identification of collected Western Australian flora specimens
- Management of the collections and in-house herbarium/laboratory space and reference materials
- Co-ordination of sub-consultant taxonomists
- Broader contributions to botanical and ecological projects, optionally including:

- Project management
- Study planning
- Field HSE planning
- Field surveys, including in remote and exciting locations
- Data management
- Floristic and statistical analysis
- GIS mapping
- Technical reporting of biological assessments and monitoring desktop and field results
- Report technical review

**About You**

**_To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate:_**
- Bachelor degree (minimum) in botany, ecology, biological science, environmental science or equivalent
- 2+ years’ years’ relevant experience (in flora identifications, preferably in Western Australia)
- current Western Australian C-class driver’s licence
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- a proactive attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional results in a team-focused environment

You must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent work visa to be considered for this role.

**What we offer**

**_FVC is a ‘great place to be’, and staff enjoy:_**
- Competitive salary packages based on experience
- Reward and recognition that goes well-beyond salary, including an established Employee Benefit Package
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects
- An outstanding, collaborative and supportive workplace culture, dedicated to quality, integrity and fun
- Professional development and career progression pathways