Senior Botanist

What excites me most about working in the Northern Territory is the opportunity to be part of its growth story. The scale of projects the diversity of challenges and the trust placed in people to lead creates an environment where professional development happens faster than anywhere else Ive experienced. Matt Ryan Team Manager - Environment NT

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced botanist to work across two of Australias most ecologically diverse regions. Based in either our Perth or Darwin office youll contribute to projects across both Western Australia and the Northern Territory combining locally focused work with the variety and career opportunities of a broader regional role.

How youll make a difference:

• Lead field-based botanical surveys across WA and the NT including baseline surveys monitoring programs and targeted flora and weed assessments.
• Work across diverse environments from WAs mining regions and metropolitan areas to the unique and remote landscapes of the Northern Territory.
• Plan deliver and analyse ecology surveys independently or collaboratively performing impact assessments and designing mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing the technical performance and delivery of ecological projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Share your knowledge and help develop the capability of our growing ecology teams across WA and the NT.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science ecology botany or similar
• Excellent field skills with 5 years experience conducting and leading botanical surveys in various WA and NT environments including mining remote etc
• Strong technical reporting skills proficiency in GIS desktop and data collection packages (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS and Fieldmaps)
• WA driving licence and ability to work outdoors on short and extended field programmes
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation (EPA technical guides BC Act)
• A collaborative approach and willingness to travel between WA and the NT as project needs require.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options.

• Up to 22 weeks parental leave 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.

• Share purchase plans.

• Corporate health insurance discount free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time