Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Capabilities
Environmental

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#41249
Market
Environmental

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you looking to work in a collaborative and support team, where you can work on large ecological projects across several industry sectors? Are you looking for an ecology role where you work with engineers, planners and other partners at early design phase to avoid and minimise ecological impacts? If you are, this could be the role for you.

Your Impact

Jacobs are looking for a botanist to join our Victorian ecology team to support a well established pipeline of works. We are seeking a high performing individual to fulfil the Associate Ecologist role.

The Jacobs team deliver complex and technically challenging local and national projects for public and private clients involved in a wide range of infrastructure and development activities, including public utilities, renewable energy, resource projects, transport infrastructure, and large-scale environmental management and monitoring programs. We are seeking to appoint an experienced ecologist, based out of our Melbourne office.

The purpose of this role is to provide technical skills and expertise with a strong focus on flora to support development activities, referral applications and environmental monitoring and compliance.

Activities include:
Desktop review of flora and fauna databases and ecological modelling
Field surveys (vegetation and habitat survey and mapping)
Impact assessment reporting
Development of ecological management plans to avoid, remedy and mitigate adverse effects on the environment.
Advising clients on relevant legislative and offsetting requirements (EPBC Act, FFG Act, P&E Act)

Primary responsibilities will include:
Undertaking flora assessments, including desktop assessment, field survey and reporting, as required.
Contributing to a high performing Victorian ecology team that sits within a broader national ecological section.
Contributing to project opportunities by building strong relationships with clients and internally within Jacobs.
Contributing to proposal and project opportunities, supporting the delivery of ecology projects, working collaboratively with a range of disciplines.
Mentoring/supporting junior staff.

Here's what you'll need

Essential skills and experience:
Degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g. ecology, environmental science, natural resource management)

Approx 7+ years' experience in the delivery of ecology projects in Victoria.
Advance knowledge and identification skills for the Victorian flora.
Advance knowledge of state and Commonwealth legislation (EPBC Act, FFG Act, P&E Act).
Willingness to undertake travel for fieldwork, including the occasional extended trip (negotiable).
Proven report writing skills and demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Current driver’s license.
4WD training and experience, or willingness to complete training.

Desirable competencies:
GIS skills and experience including use of ESRi ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps for data collection and analysis
Working knowledge of new technologies in field survey and analysis.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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