Ecologist & Biodiversity Specialist - Field Surveys & Projects

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

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.