Botanist

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Stantec Australia Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Stantec is a world leader in environmental management in the energy and resources sector, in addition to our engineering, asset management, transportation and technology services. Due to exciting growth in our Environment business, we are looking for Intermediate & Senior Botanists to work in our passionate Flora & Vegetation Team. We are interested in Botanists that can manage projects, lead field surveys and write technical reports. This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate your experience and to progress your botanical career with a trusted company. We are also happy to support relocation to WA from the East Coast of Australia.

The role

Based in our Perth office, the Flora & Vegetation Team are experts in their field, with demonstrated experience in undertaking comprehensive detailed flora and vegetation surveys, targeted significant species surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments. We have an exciting pipeline of current and upcoming projects spanning across the Pilbara, Great Victoria Desert, Great Sandy Desert, Gascoyne, Geraldton Sandplain and Esperance Sandplain bioregions of Western Australia.

As part of the Flora & Vegetation Team, you will:

  • Undertake flora and vegetation surveys, including targeted surveys, in a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia.
  • Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
  • Liaise with technical and subject matter experts.
  • Prepare proposals, budgets and tender documents.
  • Receive mentoring to develop your technical skills further, driving your career progression.
  • Expand your knowledge across various disciplines including terrestrial fauna, aquatic and marine ecology, mine closure, remote sensing, and environmental approvals.

To be successful in the role you will need:

  • Tertiary qualification in biological or environmental science, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of two years related experience in undertaking flora and vegetation surveys, ideally with an environmental consultancy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting skills.
  • The desire and ability to undertake field work.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and embrace innovation.
  • Taxonomic experience will be seen as beneficial but not essential.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • A highly skilled, established and friendly team environment comprising a range of Principal, Senior, Intermediate and Graduate botanists, with exciting projects, and staff dedicated to producing high quality service and deliverables.
  • In-house new herbarium facility with representative botanical specimens across our project areas.
  • Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience team across Australia, with the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally.
  • Penalty rates and time in lieu for field work in remote locations.
  • Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
  • Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
  • Genuine flexible working arrangements - including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to four weeks additional leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible to employees and their immediate family.
  • Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
  • Access to bonus programs within the business.
  • Paid professional registration and memberships.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
  • Service recognition awards.
  • Consideration of relocation assistance for an experienced, interstate candidate

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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