Graduate Ecologist, Ecologist, or Senior Ecologist Title: Graduate Ecologist, Ecologist, or Senior Ecologist
Advertiser: Succession Ecology
Base Location: Edwardstown, SA
Employment Type: Full Time, permanent
About us
Succession Ecology is a multi-faceted environmental business with four key areas of focus: ecological consulting, environmental research and development, landscape-scale restoration, and the production and sale of native seed.
We focus on finding unique solutions in nature and we are passionate about applying ecological processes to achieve cost-effective outcomes for our clients.
Our philosophy is, why engineer a solution when nature can do it better?
We specialise in arid ecosystems and are passionate about developing new and innovative techniques to apply to ecosystem management.
Our 21-person strong company is intensively collaborative and value-driven.
We trust our employees to make decisions to successfully deliver projects from start to finish and we offer them continual support to ensure they grow in their roles.
We strongly focus on culture, values, team building, and business growth.
Succession Ecology has been nationally recognised by winning the 2023 Telstra Best of Business, Promoting Sustainability Award for South Australia and the 2024 CORE Innovation Hot 30 Sustainability Innovation Award.
Our Ecology Team specialises in the large-scale management and restoration of arid systems.
Ecology projects include the assessment of the ecological impacts of industrial developments, and strategies to avoid, minimise and offset those impacts.
In those projects we apply scientific methods and data analysis to optimise ecosystem management and restoration.
About you
You enjoy being part of a diverse professional team, are respectful and have a positive attitude.
Through experience and training, you have developed skills in relevant areas such as ornithology, botany, mapping, soil science, or aquatic, marine or coastal ecosystems.
You bring enthusiasm for learning and engagement with colleagues and clients and are adaptable to a fast-paced work environment.
Your role will include field work in locations throughout Australia (typically in SA), and office work based in Edwardstown, SA.
Essential criteria for Graduate Ecologist/Graduate Scientist
• Tertiary qualifications in Ecology or Environmental Science, with an Honours degree preferred.
• Field survey experience, such as ecological surveying, flora and fauna identification, and data collection.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork on trips of up to 5 days.
• Current driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including facility with the Microsoft 365 package.
Essential criteria for Ecologist/Scientist
• All criteria for Graduate Ecologists, plus
• Five years of experience in the environment industry, preferably in SA.
• Willingness to work with stakeholders including preparing briefs and presentations.
• Demonstrable project management skills
• Experience in ArcGIS Pro and field mapping.
• Experience in data management
• Skills in botany, zoology, or other areas of natural history relevant to South Australia.
Essential criteria for Senior Ecologist/Senior Scientist
• All criteria for Ecologists, plus
• Eight years of experience in the environment industry, preferably in SA.
• PhD or Masters in Ecology, Environmental Science, or other relevant life-science discipline.
Desirable criteria for all levels
• Native Vegetation Council accreditation.
• Experience with State and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy.
• Remote First Aid and White card accreditation.
• Four Wheel Drive experience.
• Demonstrable skills in data analysis and experience in statistical software such as R or Python.
How to apply
Please include a resume and a motivating cover letter addressing the selection criteria and send your application to Clearly indicate which position you are applying for (Graduate Ecologist/Scientist, Ecologist/Scientist, or Senior Ecologist/Senior Scientist).
The advertisement remains open until filled.
Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to complete a written exercise before being considered for an interview.
Please contact the Ecology Team Manager, Dr C. E. Timothy Paine ( ) and R&D/Restoration Team Manager Dr Sabine Both ( ), or call during business hours with any queries (phone: 08 8166 2648).
Interviews will be conducted in December.
Succession Ecology encourages and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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