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Environment & Sustainability Consulting

Company: GHD Pty Ltd

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-5264-8124

Fax: +61-2-1193-7466

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Detail information about job Botanist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join our high performing Ecology team 
• Flexible working environment including hours & locations  
• Work on high profile projects and grow your career

Who we are

GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies with an established reputation for innovation in major environmental projects.

The Team & Role

GHD’s Sydney Ecology team specialises in biodiversity impact assessment and management and offsetting. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated botanist/ecologist to join our high performing team.

The role is focussed in NSW and comprises a variety of ecological professional service tasks and responsibilities inclusive but not limited to:

• Field based botanical survey work, including application of the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
• Assisting with the delivery of biodiversity values and constraints assessments, impact and offset assessments and monitoring and management services related to project approvals and natural area management
• Assisting with biodiversity impact assessment and offsetting for high profile major projects and preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals and technical reports for clients
• Assisting with the delivery projects on time and within budget and to required quality standards

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated botanist/ecologist to join our high performing team. To be eligible for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years consulting experience in biodiversity impact assessment and management
• Demonstrated experience in botanical survey and vegetation management
• Knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy with respect to biodiversity assessment, offsetting and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: A strong team player who builds rapport with both internal & external stakeholders
• The commitment to deliver high quality and technically robust project outcomes
• Ability to work on simultaneous projects to tight timeframes and within budgets
• A current NSW drivers licence
* Ability to undertake fieldwork throughout NSW in various environments and sometimes remote locations

Desirable

• Experience and/or familiarity with the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
• GIS Skills for spatial analysis tasks

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology or related discipline

What we offer

At GHD, we focus on empowering and growing talented, career-oriented people through professional development and career opportunities.

We support our people to work flexibly, understanding that work life balance in a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our people’s happiness and success. Our industry-leading flexible work programs and family-friendly practices make this a reality.

Benefits include:
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to access up to 8 weeks annual leave
• Generous parental leave for both women and men
• Access to an employee assistance program
• A variety of flexible working arrangements
• A culture based on our core values of safety, teamwork, respect and integrity
• Active Social Club and Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation.

GHD was recognised as Australia’s 5th Most Attractive Employer at the 2017 Randstad Award.  We are also proud to have been named by the Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a '2018 Employer of Choice,' recognising our progress in realising our diversity and inclusion strategy.

To apply for this position please forward your resume via the link below or for more information please contact Taryn Hayler, Recruitment Business Partner on 02 9239 7340

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