Ecologist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Our established SA & NT Ecology Team works collaboratively with our private and public sector clients, to guide effective land management decision-making, and to deliver practical ecology solutions for conservation and infrastructure projects of varying scales.

Due to growing workload, we are seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our team in Adelaide or Darwin, and partner with a diverse range of stakeholders, while enjoying the support of passionate leaders, ongoing professional development opportunities, and all the resources you need to succeed.

• Supporting the delivery of biodiversity and ecological impact assessments, together with offset evaluations, to support project approvals and effective natural area management, including technical reporting and approval documentation
• Planning and delivery of flora, fauna and habitat surveys across metropolitan, regional and remote locations, including field data collection, species and vegetation community identification, ecological monitoring and spatial data interpretation.
• Providing advice on South Australian, Northern Territory and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, biodiversity policies and project approval pathways.
• Building relationships with clients, regulators, Traditional Owners, landholders and other stakeholders.
• Supporting graduate and junior ecologists by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on field and reporting activities

• →Tertiary qualifications in botany, zoology, ecology or a related discipline, together with three to six years of professional experience in an environmental consulting or government role.
• →Experience in ecological surveys, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, technical reporting and vegetation management
• →Proficiency in identifying flora and/or fauna species, mapping plant community types and recognising threatened ecological communities.
• →Biodiversity impact assessment and offset evaluation experience beneficial.
• →Knowledge of South Australian or Northern Territory and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and biodiversity policies.
• →Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and support the development of junior team members.
• →A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to fieldwork in regional and remote locations.

We’re open to discussing full time or part-time options, and you can be based at our Adelaide or Darwin office (with some travel to Adelaide).

Contact:
Paul Inglis 03 8687 8619

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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