Botanist - Director Level

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Part-time

7 hours ago

Work with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâ€™s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Botanist - Director Level to provide technical expertise and strategic leadership to our growing Ecology team in Melbourne.Join a high-performing group working across renewable energy, water, Defence, transport and resource projects, with a strong pipeline and big plans for growth and innovation in ANZ. You'll support the Melbourne team, contribute to our national technical group, and work alongside industry leaders, combining field and office-based work to guide best practice, technical reviews and project delivery.How you'll make a difference

Develop, facilitate and enhance effective relationships with internal and external clients to support successful project delivery and future opportunities.
Provide strategic thought leadership and planning to drive the development and growth of the ecology practice.
Lead and implement complex ecological investigations for high-profile infrastructure projects, including baseline ecological surveys, pre-clearing surveys and targeted surveys for threatened species.
Oversee and prepare technical reports and plans, while empowering a team of ecologists through supportive leadership, guidance, bid coordination and project management.

The qualities that help you thriveThe 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.You are technical guru. Someone who relishes the opportunity to guide and mentor a growing team of professionals, with a focus on technical excellence and project delivery.

20+ years of ecological experience, ideally within consulting, with proven ability to manage and deliver complex ecological surveys and projects.
Strong working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian environmental legislation and planning systems (e.g. EPBC Act, FFG Act, Planning and Environment Act).
Skilled in technical leadership, with experience mentoring teams, with VQA accreditation and a detailed understanding of Habitat Hectare assessments (BAM accreditation a plus).
Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science or similar, plus a Class C open licence (4WD experience desirable).
Expert witness experience highly desirable.

Why you'll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, 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, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026891Date published:05-Sep-2025Closing date:19-Oct-2025

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