Botanist

GHD; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Botanist to join our Ecology team in Perth. You will lead botanical surveys across WA, prepare ecological reports, and contribute to referrals and environmental assessments. The role involves travel to remote locations for extended survey periods and mentoring junior staff.

Relocation to Western Australia may be considered. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Ecology and 5+ years of botanist experience are preferred, with a valid C-class driver’s license and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in environmental science or ecology.
• 5+ years’ relevant botanist experience in consultancy or similar.
• Current drivers’ licence (C class), manual preferred.
• Sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
• Experience in proposal development and project management.
• Experience supervising junior team members and mentoring.
• Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking and leading botanical surveys throughout Western Australia, including flora and community surveys and identification.
• Preparing technical reports, vegetation and flora assessments, and documentation for referrals and environmental assessments.
• Preparing winning proposals to support business growth.
• Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, including remote locations for extended periods.
• Conducting ecology surveys and assessments.
• Maintaining knowledge of ecology and botanical guidance and approvals.
• Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.

Skills

Botany expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal development

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Ecology

Job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for Botanist professionals to join our Ecology team in Perth.

Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and Defence at a regional, national and global scale.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Undertaking and leading botanical surveys throughout the State including detailed, basic, and targeted flora and community surveys and subsequent flora identification.
• Preparing technical reports including vegetation and flora assessments, clearing assessments and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
• Preparing winning proposals to support business growth.
• Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
• Conducting specific ecology surveys and assessments.
• Maintain knowledge of ecology and botanical guidance and approvals.
• Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.

What will you bring to the team?

• Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience consulting as a botanist, preferably within Western Australia but not essential
• Current drivers’ licence (c class), manual preferred.
• Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
• Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
• Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor.
• Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.

Relocation to WA from within Australia will be considered.

Contact Antonia Tomassone

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GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.