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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.\nWho are we looking for?\nGHD’s Queensland Ecology and Natural Resources team, part of the broader Environment Business Group has an opportunity for a Senior Botanist. This role can be based in Brisbane, Maroochydore or Robina office.\nYou’ll deliver a broad range of conservation, impact assessment and monitoring projects, working with vegetation types that include grassland, wetland, forest and woodland communities, and in partnership with GHD’s clients, land managers and state government bodies.\nYou’ll be encouraged to focus on areas and projects that you are truly passionate about, develop your specific interests over time, and make the role your own. Work with our national ecology service line in other states and territories to explore new landscapes.\nYou’ll also make a meaningful impact while mentoring and developing others, whilst having the opportunity to build on your own technical skills. The role allows for a true work-life balance in a fun, flexible, supportive team of passionate Ecologists!\nThis diverse and exciting position will see you involved in:\nWorking on local, national and international projects to identify, assess and monitor ecological values, particularly within the markets of Future Energy, Future Water and Future Communities\nConducting field surveys for baseline ecological assessments, targeted threatened species surveys, long-term monitoring, and assessment of BioCondition\nIdentifying ecological impacts, developing avoidance and mitigation plans, assessing significant residual impacts in accordance with guidelines, and developing biodiversity offset solutions\nApplying the principals of threatened species legislation; policy; management, conservation and recovery plans\nSupporting key clients to drive sustainable environmental outcomes on major projects\nDeveloping relationships with industry networks, government and university leaders and clients\nWorking within multidisciplinary teams, to drive best outcomes for clients, community and the environment\nLeading flora surveys throughout Queensland and interstate including verification and mapping of regional ecosystems and vegetation communities, threatened species searches, and biosecurity assessments\nDelivering technical input and review of impact assessments and development of management solutions for conservation of biodiversity values\nProviding expertise on legislative requirements for environmental approvals and specialist advice for clients on project planning, delivery and rehabilitation\nDeveloping the natural resources business through engagement with internal and external clients\nFieldwork in regional and remote locations.\nWhat would you bring to the team\nA minimum of ten years’ experience in a similar role\nTertiary qualifications in Botany, Ecology or Natural Resource Management coupled with professional experience in terrestrial ecological assessment\nDemonstrated experience in field survey methodology and compliance with suitably qualified requirements under Commonwealth and State legislation\nAbility to work autonomously, with a strong focus on project delivery and client satisfaction\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently\nAbility to apply sustainable, innovative and practical technical solutions to problems\nDemonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation and previous involvement in preparation of environmental approvals and permits\nDemonstrated ability to lead, manage and deliver ecological projects, including field-based ecological surveys and the preparation of deliverables\nPrevious work experience with state and local government will be highly regarded.\nInterested? 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