Botanist

Our client ,  Biosis ,  is home to Australia’s leading consultants in ecology and cultural heritage. That means dependable advice, experience that shows and innovative solutions that get good outcomes for all stakeholders.  They  offer services in environmental planning and GIS to deliver comprehensive tailored solutions to  their  clients.  Biosis  have grown from one staff member in 1986 to a team of more than 100 specialist staff across seven offices.  

The role    

The Victorian team are   seeking a motivated and enthusiastic  Botanist  to  join  their skilled and  well-resourced  group of staff , working on  a  diverse  range of  projects  in this permanent   opportunity .   

I n addition to offering enormous growth opportunity for career development,  you will  report into the  recently appointed Victorian  Botany Team Leader,  who  brings over  20 years specialist experience  in ecological assessments, environmental approvals and environmental management.    

The  Botany  Consultant  is  a  project manager and technical expert who is a contributor to the  wider  Victorian Ecology Group , joining  a collaborative team that prides themselves on a strong culture that retains staff for long term success.   They play an active role in project work through participation in project teams, project management,  fieldwork , and client liaison.    

Key responsibilities will include:    

• Project management  and providing ecological advice to a wide range of client s  (including : R enewables,  m ajor infrastructure  and  Local, State and Territory and Commonwealth Government )  
• Sharing your  technical skills  with and  development/mentoring of junior staff  
• Continuous relationship management of clients   
• F ield surveys, analysis and reporting   
• Effective management of  productivity and project profitability  
• C ontinuous improvement of efficient and effective delivery of projects   

About you    

You are an experienced Botanist with 5+  years’ experience ,  at either the mid-range or Senior level. You are seeking a collaborative, supportive team that can offer exposure to a wide range of interesting projects throughout Victoria, enabling you to grow in your career.     

You  have full Australian working rights and  hold a r elevant tertiary qualification   in ecology, botany, environmental science, or environmental management .   You are  well  versed in   botanical legislation for Victoria  and have a deep  knowledge  of the relative  Victorian  government policy .     

You can  provide clear  consulting advice  and are  able to effectively e ngage and communicate with the  wider  business to facilitate knowledge sharing.    

The rewards    

This is an opportunity for  a skilled Botanist   looking to further  their  career  with in a  vibrant,  flexible,  and well organised business that prides itself in supporting staff.  They  have an excellent culture and  offer continued learning.   They  are offering a n attractive salary package ,  along with f lexible working options .  

For a confidential discussion contact Kate Faulkner on 0455 667 863 or apply using the forms below. Please use Word format for any documentation.

Talent Nation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex and genders.