Senior Botanist - Perth

SLR Consulting; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior Botanist to join our Perth office on a permanent full-time basis. This role is best suited for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in environmental consulting, capable of providing high quality service and technical expertise.

The Senior Botanist will lead field surveys, analyze environmental legislation, and prepare comprehensive reports. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in relevant fields like Science or Environmental Management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a botanical role in environmental consulting or Government.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in report writing.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field surveys to collect floristic data.
• Prepare technical reports summarising field survey results.
• Integrate technical work into multidisciplinary assessments.

Skills

Flora and vegetation surveys

Report writing

GIS (e.g., QGIS)

Project management

Deadline management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science or Environmental Science

Job description

At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a reputation for providing high quality environmental and sustainability solutions. With over 1,000+ staff across 23 disciplines, we support a diverse and growing client base.

Due to exciting projects in our pipeline, our Ecology & Biodiversity team is seeking a Senior Botanist to join our Perth office on a permanent Full-Time basis. This opportunity best suits someone with 3-5 years of industry experience with the ability to hit the ground running in a busy environment.

As part of a large and expert team, you will be confident in your technical ability and provide high quality service and advice in your area of expertise to clients and colleagues in both office based and fieldwork activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field surveys to collect floristic data
• Interpretation and application of environmental legislation to projects across a variety of different sectors
• Prepare technical reports summarising field survey results and their implications for environmental impact assessment and management.
• Assisting in preparing tenders and proposals
• Integrating your technical work into multidisciplinary assessments and project teams
• Undertake analyses, interpretations, conclusions and prepare reports outlining the findings of field surveys
• Travel to remote areas to conduct field survey programs

Skills and Experience

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or in another related field
• 3-5 years' experience in a botanical role in the environmental consulting sector or an equivalent role in Government, including undertaking flora and vegetation surveys, taxonomy and report production
• Experience in the implementation of flora and vegetation field surveys and monitoring programs
• Advanced report writing and computer skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high quality written material for publication
• Experience in GIS e.g. QGIS
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Proven project management experience in relation to client management and budget control