Senior Ecologist - ( 2300011R )

Description

About the role

Our Environment team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Brisbane based team. You will benefit from being part of a national ecology and environmental services team that has industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and a range of exciting projects within Queensland and across the Asia Pacific Region.

Our Brisbane Office is centrally located close to public transport and cafes. We have also embraced flexible working which is tailored to your individual circumstance including work from home, our other offices in southeast Queensland, staggered start and finish times and other flexibility options.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Providing advice to a variety of infrastructure and natural resource management projects for private and public sector clients

• Leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity and habitat

• Delivering environmental analysis, research and field surveys

• Provision of specific technical input into studies and major projects as appropriate

• Preparation of technical written reports to support project outcomes

• Maintaining key relationships with internal and external clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities

• Acting as a professional mentor to junior staff and assisting with their professional development

To be successful for this role you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology

• Suitably Qualified Person under the Nature Conservation Act 1992

• Completion of Regional Ecosystem and Bio-Condition Assessment training

• Demonstrated identification skills in Queensland flora, fauna and ecological communities

• At least five years post graduate experience ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment

• Demonstrated data collection experience, including use of field collection software and mapping tools

• Solid understanding of Commonwealth, state and local government environmental regulations and their application as well as relevant industry standards, practices and approvals processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with internal/external clients as well as develop skills in junior staff

• Driver’s license essential, 4wd experience preferable

• Strong commercial acumen to financially manage projects and seek out new business development opportunities

• Flexibility to travel occasionally

• Position includes both office and fieldwork and the applicant must be physically able to stand and work in the field including in remote areas for extended periods of time.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• Professional Registrations and Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology

• Suitably Qualified Person under the Nature Conservation Act 1992

• Completion of Regional Ecosystem and Bio-Condition Assessment training

• Demonstrated identification skills in Queensland flora, fauna and ecological communities

• At least five years post graduate experience ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Fortitude Valley

Other Locations : Australia-Queensland-Maroochydore, Australia-Queensland-Carrara

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 6, 2023, 5:56:52 PM

Req ID: 2300011R

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