Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate ecologist to join our team. This role will suit a graduate that is looking to gain entry into ecological consulting on a large infrastructure project. While the position is casual, the hours will be 40+ each week and you will be required to work away from home Mon-Fri and some Saturdays.

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To be successful in this role you must have a self-driven interest in ecology and passion to grow your ecological knowledge. You must be able to work in the field independently and be comfortable liaising with clients face-to-face. You must have your own car.

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This is an prospect to be part of a reputable, progressive company that is committed to its staff and creating a positive environmental impact. East Coast Ecology offers a range of incentives for the right candidate.

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Key Responsibilities

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- You will also be required to be present during vegetation/ habitat clearing to catch and relocate any fauna displaced by the clearing activities.
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- Identifying and demarcating threatened plants and habitat for threatened fauna.
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- Identifying priority weeds.
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- Targeted threatened flora and fauna surveys.
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- Use of a GPS-enabled tablet.
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- Preparing pre-clearing and post-clearing reports.
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Experience and Qualifications

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- Tertiary degree in Environmental Science (or a related discipline).
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- Construction White Card (or obtain upon successful employment).
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- First aid.
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- You must be living in or the surrounds of Canberra
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- You must be comfortable working long hours in the field away from home Mon-Fri.
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Ideal candidates will have experience driving a 4WD off road and willingness to be put through additional training courses.

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To be eligible for this positionyou must have legal work rightsto work in Australia.

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📌 Project Ecologist (Canberra)
🏢 East Coast Ecology
📍 Canberra