Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

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Who are we looking for?

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We're looking for Botanist professionals to join our Ecology team in Perth.

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Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and Defence at a regional, national and global scale.

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Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

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Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

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Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

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- Undertaking and leading botanical surveys throughout the State including detailed, basic, and targeted flora and community surveys and subsequent flora identification.
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- Preparing technical reports including vegetation and flora assessments, clearing assessments and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
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- Preparing winning proposals to support business growth.
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- Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
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- Conducting specific ecology surveys and assessments.
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- Maintain knowledge of ecology and botanical guidance and approvals.
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- Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.
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What will you bring to the team?

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- Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
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- 5+ years' relevant experience consulting as a botanist, preferably within Western Australia but not essential
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- Current drivers' licence (c class), manual preferred.
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- Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
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- Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
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- Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor.
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- Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.
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Relocation to WA from within Australia will be considered.

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Contact Antonia Tomassone

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Ph +61 8 6222 8631

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GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

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GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work workplace focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

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We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

📌 Botanist (Perth)
🏢 Ghd
📍 Perth