Ecologist

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Brisbane is seeking an Ecologist or Botanist to join our multidisciplinary team and support environmental approvals and impact assessments across infrastructure and local government projects.

You will conduct ecological surveys, vegetation assessments, and prepare environmental reports, with opportunities to work across Queensland bioregions and collaborate with botanists, zoologists, and planners to deliver robust ecological outcomes.

Qualifications

• You have studied an Environmental or Natural Science discipline such as ecology, botany, biology, or similar discipline.
• You're likely to have previous consulting/advisory experience in undertaking ecological assessments in the various bioregions across Queensland.
• Experience with field survey design, field data collection, mapping and use of survey guidelines for flora.
• Experience in GIS, field mapping and developing and managing spatial datasets.
• Have a passion for ecology, conservation, biodiversity and natural resources management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments.
• Contribute to the planning of projects, including meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients; and actively participate in developing project scopes and proposals.
• Assess data and prepare ecological assessment reports, native vegetation data reports, etc.
• Commit to your on-going professional development including membership of scientific organisations, involvement with environment groups, attendance at workshops, conferences, etc.

Skills

Field surveys

GIS

Report writing

Project planning

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Environmental Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey equipment

Job description

• Sunshine Coast Mc, Queensland, Australia
• Gold Coast Mc, Queensland, Australia

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The opportunity

WSP is at the forefront of helping our clients protect and restore our natural resources and ecosystems, in compliance with legislation, regulations and policies.

We are looking for a passionate Ecologist or Botanistto join us inour Brisbane office. WSP also has offices on the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast so there is flexibility to work out of those offices if preferred.

You will be part of anational team of experts, including botanists, zoologists, environmental planners, scientists, and engagement specialists, and work on multi-disciplinary infrastructure, renewable energy and local government projects.

Your role will primarily be to undertake fieldwork and prepare environmental reports to assist clients with environmental approvals, ecological impact assessments, targeted threatened species surveys, vegetation clearance assessments, ecological management plans, offset management plans and ecological monitoring.

Day to day, you will:

• Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments
• Contribute to the planning of projects, including meeting deadlines and budgets
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients; and actively participate in developing project scopes and proposals
• Assess data and prepare ecological assessment reports, native vegetation data reports, etc.
• Commit to your on-going professional development including membership of scientific organisations, involvement with environment groups, attendance at workshops, conferences, etc.

About you

You have studied an Environmental or Natural Science discipline such as ecology, botany, biology, or similar discipline.

You're likely to have previous consulting/advisory experience in undertaking ecological assessments in the various bioregions across Queensland.

You will also bring the following experience and attributes:

• Field experience such as flora surveys, ecological monitoring, plant species and threatened ecological community identification, etc.
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation
• Experience with field survey design, field data collection, mapping and use of survey guidelines for flora
• Experience in GIS, field mapping and developing and managing spatial datasets
• Have a passion for ecology, conservation, biodiversity and natural resources management
• Interest and willingness to participate in national projects is desirable

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.