Field Ecologist (multiple full-time, part-time & casual positions)
Ecology and Heritage Partners
- Geelong, VIC Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Tertiary qualification, preferably a post graduate degree in environmental science (botany, zoology, ecology), natural resource management, or related discipline.
- A minimum one year practical experience undertaking field based flora and fauna surveys.
- Knowledge of, and preferably how to apply, environmental legislation and government policy such as the EPBC Act and Victoria’s Guidelines for the Removal, Destruction or Lopping of Native Vegetation.
- A willingness to learn quickly, and to demonstrate high level of professionalism.
- Other non-technical skills required include excellent communication skills, high level of computer literacy, and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- You should be prepared to work flexible hours, including when conducting ecological field surveys, and be willing to travel to field locations (often in remote areas) throughout Australia.
- Current Victorian Drivers License and capacity to work outdoors essential.
- Experience with Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) otherwise known as the habitat hectare assessment method.
- Demonstrated experience in ecological impact assessment.
- Relevant post-graduate experience, including supervising aspects of projects, applying standards and managing resources.
- A positive and supportive office culture which values people as their greatest asset
- Passionate and technically experienced staff
- A competitive remuneration package based on experience
- A flexible work environment
- Discretionary bonus for high achievers
- Professional development opportunities around career and networking
- Gifted leave between Christmas and New Years Day
- Gifted Birthday Leave
- Thank you days
- Social and wellbeing activities (including monthly in office massage, social functions etc)
- Loyalty bonuses and more
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