Botanist (Graduate to Senior)
Travers bushfire & ecology are looking for energetic flora specialists to join our in-demand ecological consulting services, working out of our Kariong office, NSW.
An exciting opportunity for a full time botanist who is passionate about plant ecology and who has experience in the field of ecological consulting has opened up.
We are seeking a botanist with minimum Science degree majoring in botanical study and preferably a Masters or PhD in plant taxonomy or similar discipline.
Key Competencies
As a botanist with Travers bushfire & ecology you will have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the following:
Field botanical survey using accepted industry methodologies to identify species, populations and/or vegetation communities
Assist in the preparation of biodiversity offset assessments
Accurately identify threatened flora and undertake competent EEC classification under the BC Act and EPBC Act
Prepare ecological assessments in accordance with the EP&A Act, the BC Act and the EPBC Act.
Competently prepare vegetation/bushland management plans and assist with preparation of a variety of consultancy documents.
What can we offer the ideal candidate?
Travers bushfire & ecology operates across bushfire, ecological, arboriculture, archaeology and restoration ecology. We operate as a centralised team in Kariong NSW and have work from home and flexible work arrangements for proven reliable and independent employees.
We focus on developing professional careers through the provision of ongoing career development, and generous opportunities for training and industry group involvement. We provide staff with a career pathway from Graduate through to Principal Environmental Consultant, with numerous entry points. As your role progresses you will be exposed to greater levels of project management and responsibility, client and stakeholder engagement, project scoping and budgeting, and business development and management opportunities, all of which are key elements of a successful career.
Travers bushfire & ecology is a growing business with a culture oriented around client service and a passion for what we do. We are committed to our organisational values and the career development of our staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer looking for the professional and misfits from any walk of life. We value variety, we are family and we care.
Flexible working hours
As a field and office based bushfire consultant, working hours are generally between 9am – 5.30pm with a minimum of a 38 hour week. Out of hours work will be required subject to the project requirements, including occasional weekend work on an overtime basis. Overnight stays are occasionally required for remote locations or sites where return travel on a daily basis is not practical.
Benefits
VPN network to work from home as required.
Work phone with internet data package.
Access to company vehicles for field work.
All field expenses covered when undertaking field work.
Flexible working arrangements.
An inclusive and safe work environment.
An opportunity to join a close knit team who are passionate about ecology, science and innovation.
Salary range
$75,000 – $120,000 per annum, plus superannuation (dependent upon experience)
How to apply
Please submit your application by filling out the form below, and submit the following information:
Contact Information
Covering letter addressing the Key Competencies
A copy of your resume
A minimum of two referees and/or written references.
Confirmation that you have a current Australian driver's licence.
If you are selected for an interview we advise:
Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring copies of qualification certificates and examples of previous work.
A skills assessment will form part of the interview.
If you have any questions please contact Sally Brady on 02 4340 5331.
Interview process
All successful interview candidates will be invited to attend our office over a half day period to be introduced to our team. On that day a more formal interview will be undertaken with an opportunity for you to ask questions. Applicants from distant locations will be required to attend a zoom interview and to meet the team electronically.
As a COVID 19 response, all applicants will be required to prepare and submit a short phone video as demonstration of your presentation skills. This is not required to be professionally shot, just short and concise approximately 1 minute in length to demonstrate your ability to present in this medium and demonstrate your interpersonal skills.
**This role is only available to people with work rights in Australia** **No Agencies Please**
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