LEAD BOTANIST

RPS is seeking a highly motivated Lead Botanist to join our established Environmental Planning and Assessment (EPA) team in Subiaco. With a specialisation in flora and vegetation field surveys and a strong foundation across floristics, data analysis and report writing, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary group of experts in environment, earth and marine sciences within our Oceans and Environment division.
We proudly contribute botanical services in support of large-scale renewable energy projects, extensive residential and industrial land developments, state-significant transport infrastructure and extractive industries. Our project work spans the breadth of WA bioregions, including the south-west supported by our Margaret River office, Swan Coastal Plain, Wheatbelt, Mid-west, Pilbara and Kimberley. Our project diversity and multi-sectoral approach means that botanical workflows are not concentrated on one industry group and will take you to a variety of parts of WA that most of us would not normally see.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Botany, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or related field
• Between 5 and 15+ years of experience, with a strong focus on field surveys, data analysis and report production
• Detailed understanding and application of relevant legislation that underpins flora and vegetation projects
• Advanced knowledge of WA flora, use of taxonomic keys and vegetation community identification
• Proven field survey techniques and report writing skills
• Skilled in the application of GIS software and statistical data analysis packages
• Experience working in remote locations and application of Health and Safey procedures
• Comprehensive interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Driver’s licence essential, 4wd experience and accreditation well regarded
• Flexibility to travel essential

• Delivery of environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and vegetation
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead flora and vegetation field surveys
• Production of high-quality technical reports and ability to provide technical review
• Undertake project scoping and prepare financially robust fee proposals
• Provide technical support, mentoring and assistance to the EPA team
• Identify issues and problems and develop appropriate solutions