Graduate Ecologist: Fieldwork & Biodiversity

WSP in Australia

Canberra

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join our national Environment team. You will gain hands-on field experience across ecology, biodiversity, and environmental monitoring, helping deliver projects that protect natural resources and ecosystems.

Based in Canberra, you will work with ecologists, botanists, zoologists and planners on infrastructure, renewable energy and water projects, developing practical field skills and your consulting career in a supportive, collaborative

Qualifications

You’ll be completing or have recently completed a degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology or a related environmental discipline.
Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in ecological field surveys and environmental monitoring programs.
Assist with flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments and vegetation mapping.
Support environmental sampling and field data collection activities.
Help identify plant species, habitats and ecological communities.
Assist in the preparation of technical reports and ecological assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across Australia.
Develop practical field skills while working alongside experienced ecologists.
Contribute to projects that help clients achieve positive environmental outcomes.