Senior Botanist - Perth at SLR Consulting

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Botanical field surveys, Environmental legislation, Technical report writing, Flora taxonomy, Vegetation monitoring, GIS, QGIS, Project management, Client management, Budget control, Data analysis, Tender preparation, Proposal writing, Environmental impact assessment

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

About the business and the role At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a reputation for providing high quality environmental and sustainability solutions. With over 1,000+ staff across 23 disciplines, we support a diverse and growing client base. Due to exciting projects in our pipeline, our Ecology & Biodiversity team is seeking a Senior Botanist to join our Perth office on a permanent Full-Time basis. This opportunity best suits someone with 3-5 years of industry experience with the ability to hit the ground running in a busy environment. As part of a large and expert team, you will be confident in your technical ability and provide high quality service and advice in your area of expertise to clients and colleagues in both office based and fieldwork activities. Job tasks and responsibilities Lead and participate in field surveys to collect floristic data Interpretation and application of environmental legislation to projects across a variety of different sectors Prepare technical reports summarising field survey results and their implications for environmental impact assessment and management. Assisting in preparing tenders and proposals Integrating your technical work into multidisciplinary assessments and project teams Undertake analyses, interpretations, conclusions and prepare reports outlining the findings of field surveys Travel to remote areas to conduct field survey programs Skills and experience An appropriate tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or in another related field 3-5 years' experience in a botanical role in the environmental consulting sector or an equivalent role in Government, including undertaking flora and vegetation surveys, taxonomy and report production Experience in the implementation of flora and vegetation field surveys and monitoring programs Advanced report writing and computer skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high quality written material for publication Experience in GIS e.g. QGIS Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities Proven project management experience in relation to client management and budget control Our Benefits We are proud of our unique culture 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. You can find a comprehensive list here. Next Steps 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 process. 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. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in field surveys to collect floristic data and prepare technical reports for environmental impact assessments. Integrate technical work into multidisciplinary project teams and assist with tenders and proposals.