Job Description

How you’ll make a difference

This position will provide experience and a greater level of responsibility working on a diverse array of high profile, major infrastructure assessment projects across a range of sectors, including transport (road/rail/ports/air), water utilities, energy, and resource sectors. You will work amongst a team of high-performing peers and alongside our clients, while learning first‑hand from our in-house senior advisors and technical leaders.

What will a day in this role look like:

- Desktop ecological assessments using Commonwealth, State and local databases and mapping.
- Plan and deliver field‑based ecological surveys, including ground‑truthing vegetation and habitat types, BioCondition assessments, threatened species surveys (flora and fauna) and monitoring.
- Ecological impact assessment and management planning for a diverse range of projects.
- Uphold positive and beneficial relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, service providers and team members.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

- Degree in environmental science, natural resource management or similar.
- Working knowledge of Commonwealth,



Queensland and local legislation relating to the environment.
- Knowledge of desktop and field‑based ecological assessment methods.
- Strong data management skills and experience with GIS desktop and data collection packages such as ESRI, ArcGIS and Fulcrum.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Capacity to undertake short and extended field programs, including travel to remote locations, and hold a current driver's licence.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, career development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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