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There is an opportunity for an Ecologist or Botanist to join the Treetec team in Melbourne. This role offers technical growth through working across a range of environments. You will contribute as part of an established team with a variety of projects. The role includes desk and field work, with great flexibility.
About Treetec Treetec is an ecological and arboricultural company with specialist skills in canopy-based research, ecological survey and assessments as well as ecological restoration and habitat creation. As such, our team includes specialists in the botany, arboriculture and ecology fields. We undertake:
Ecological restoration and habitat creation & monitoring Camera trap surveys Long-term monitoring Project management Botanical surveys Data analysis and consulting Clients include:
DELWP VicTrack Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (ARI) La Trobe University Parks Victoria Zoos Victoria VicRoads WSP Australia MRPV VPA Melbourne Water Various councils Treetec has a strong reputation, working efficiently to safely deliver client outcomes.
Responsibilities In collaboration with the team, you will assist Treetec's projects. Tasks may include:
Undertaking field surveys often working away for 3 to 4 days at a time. Working directly with clients. Project approvals and ensuring compliance with applicable conditions. Supporting field teams with relevant information, documentation and project specifications/scope. Overseeing and contributing to data compilation, management and submission (including GIS). Preparing project reports in line with relevant contracts/agreements to ensure reporting deadlines are met. The applicant must: Maintain professional relationships with clients. Maintain a solid understanding of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental regulations and their application as well as relevant industry standards, practices and approvals processes. You should have: A tertiary qualification in either Ecology, Botany, Zoology, and/or Natural Resource Management or equivalent. Species ID skills and understanding of south-eastern Australian ecology. Fieldwork experience. Current manual driver's licence, White Card and First Aid Certificate. A focus on safe work practices and culture. A home office. The following would be an advantage: Have experience developing and managing research projects. Previous experience leading/managing teams. An understanding of the principles of Habitat Hectare assessments (VQA accreditation). Workplace safety compliance expertise. 4wd training and chainsaw operation certifications. In addition the specialist Botanist position requires: A tertiary qualification or substantial demonstrable skills/experience in Botany. Extensive plant identification skills throughout Victoria including use of dichotomous keys (e.g., VicFlora). For more information and to apply, visit: nrmjobs.com.au/job/20021234
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