Job Details: Senior - Associate Ecologist, Cairns/ TownsvilleFull details of the job.
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Vacancy No VN4041
Employment Type
Employment Type Permanent
Contract Type
Contract Type Full-Time
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Job Description
About the business and the role
SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognized reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Africa regions, SLR Consulting is one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies.
The North Queensland offices have a mixture of technical specialists across a range of disciplines and the Ecology team is seeking their newest Senior to Associate team member! They are a friendly bunch who work well together with a strong team culture. We are keen on speaking to Ecologists from a range of experience with the confidence and ability to hit the ground running in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities
Job tasks and responsibilities
You will be confident in your technical ability and have a positive attitude to do the following tasks: Providing high quality service and advice in your area of expertise to clients and colleagues, in both office based and fieldwork activities Participate in field survey programs to collect a variety of different ecological data Interpretation and application of environmental legislation to projects across a variety of different sectors Development of technical reports detailing the outcomes of field survey programs an implication for environmental impact assessment and management Project Management skills, including but not limited to invoicing, budget tracking etc. Assisting in preparing tenders and proposals Experience with mentoring junior staff and leading field trips Integrating your technical work into multidisciplinary assessments and project teams Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, conclusions and decisions and prepare reports outlining the findings of these studies Travel to remote areas, including interstate, to conduct field survey programs Skills and experience
The successful candidate must have: An appropriate tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or in another related field 5-6+ years' experience in an ecological role in the environmental consulting sector or an equivalent role in Government, including undertaking ecological surveys and report production Experience in the design and implementation of flora and fauna field surveys and monitoring programs Excellent flora and fauna identification skills Mature report writing and computer skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high quality written material for publication Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks Proven project management experience in relation to client management and budget control Our benefits at SLR include
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including: Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best. Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave. Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR. Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates. Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, discounts (from 100's of major retailers) reward, recognition and wellbeing Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease and superannuation) an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being. We know it can sometimes be difficult and frustrating applying for roles; wondering if the role is right for you and if your experience is right for SLR. Many people won't apply for roles unless they feel they tick every box on the checklist. At SLR we look for many different skills and technical competencies and we're always looking for how new team members can add value to the business and to our culture. If you think this role isn't quite for you, but you have a desire to work with us, we'd still love to hear from you!
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview p rocess.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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