An exciting opportunity for a full-time Restoration Ecologist with a strength in regeneration, restoration, wetlands, threatened species habitat creation, has opened working out of our Kariong or Beresfield office, NSW.

We are seeking a ecologist with minimum science degree majoring in botanical study or Natural Area Management. Those who are passionate about plant ecology, making a diffrence and have supervision and reporting experience in the field of restoration are recommended to apply.

Key Competencies

As a restoration ecologist with Travers bushfire & ecology you will have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the following:

  • Experienced in bushland, wetland, mine site and threatened species habitat restoration.
  • Experienced in the review, auditing and documental reports for conservation agreements.
  • Expereinced in the preparation of weed management plans.
  • Experienced in Controlled Activity Approvals and riparian constraints assessment.
  • Field botanical survey using accepted industry methodologies to identify species, populations and / or vegetation communities.
  • Assist in the preparation of biodiversity offset assessments.
  • Accurately identify threatened flora and undertake competent EEC classification under the BC Act  and EPBC Act.
  • Prepare ecological assessments in accordance with the EP&A Act, the BC Act and the EPBC Ache

Essential criteria

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications, or soon to graduate with relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • A high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • High level competencies with the MS Office suite.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, as you will liaise with team members from different disciplines, clients, and government agencies to ensure delivery of innovative solutions that meet client and broader community expectations.
  • Be flexible in geographic locations of work as some travel and some overnight stays may be required.
  • Highly organised to plan and manage projects.

What can we offer the ideal candidate?

Travers bushfire & ecology can offer flexible work arrangements for proven reliable and independent employees.

We focus on developing professional careers through the provision of ongoing career development, and generous opportunities for training, and industry group involvement. We provide staff with a career pathway from Graduate through to Principal Environmental Consultant, with numerous entry points. As your role progresses you will be exposed to greater levels of project management and responsibility, client and stakeholder engagement, project scoping and budgeting, and business development and management opportunities, all of which are key elements of a successful career.

Benefits

  • VPN network to work from home as required.
  • Work phone with internet data package.
  • Access to company vehicles for field work.
  • All field expenses covered when undertaking field work.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • An inclusive and safe work environment.
  • An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, science and innovation.

How to apply

Please submit your application by filling out the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Robertson on 02 4340 5331.

**This role is only available to people with work rights in Australia**
**No Agencies Please**

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