Senior Botanist – Field Ecology & Flora Surveys (Perth)

GHD; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to WA

Flexible work practices

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Botanist to join our Ecology team in Perth, WA. The role involves leading botanical surveys across the State, preparing vegetation assessments, and contributing to environmental referrals and approvals.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor in environmental science or ecology, with 5+ years’ consulting experience, strong report writing, project management and mentoring skills. Relocation to WA will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in environmental science or ecology.
• 5+ years experience consulting as a botanist.
• Knowledge of WA environmental issues and legislation.
• Experience in proposal development and project management.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Ability to deliver critical outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Botanist experience

Proposal writing

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor in environmental science or ecology

Job description

GHD is seeking a Botanist to join our Ecology team in Perth, WA. The role involves leading botanical surveys across the State, preparing vegetation assessments, and contributing to environmental referrals and approvals.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor in environmental science or ecology, with 5+ years’ consulting experience, strong report writing, project management and mentoring skills. Relocation to WA will be considered.