Senior Botanist

My client is one of Perth's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies, providing a range of environmental services to clients across a variety of sectors including Mining and Resources, Infrastructure and Land Development.

They are well established in Western Australia, have won many awards and have a strong pipeline of repeat business gained from consistently delivering high quality work to their clients.

They have a relaxed, friendly and professional working culture which is very important to them.

My client is looking to appoint a Senior to Principal Botanist to help grow the business. The level of the appointment will depend on your experience, and the role will work collaboratively with the Directors and Principals.

The key purpose of this role is to provide technical botanical services to established and new clients in Western Australia including Mining, Government, Infrastructure and Energy.

This is an all-round role with a variety of tasks including flora and vegetation surveys, technical report writing and reviewing, project management, writing proposals, mentoring junior team members, servicing key clients and working collaboratively with other teams in the company. At the Principal end there will be more focus on business development and less time in the field.

The 'ideal' candidate will have:

• A tertiary degree in botany, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or similar
• Around 6 - 15+ years' experience including previous environmental consultancy experience
• Previous relevant technical experience in botany, including flora and vegetation surveys in WA
• Understanding of relevant WA and Commonwealth legislation and guidelines
• Understanding of flora licensing requirements
• Strong technical report writing / reviewing and project management skills
• The desire and ability to mentor and support junior team members
• The desire and ability to undertake field work
• Good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills including a positive attitude and the ability to fit in well with a team of friendly professionals

What's in it for you?

• Secure future with a well-established, stable company
• Friendly, professional working environment and great team culture
• Competitive salary
• Time in Lieu offered for every hour worked over ordinary hours, including fieldwork
• Fantastic location near restaurants, public transport and great coffee!
• Flexibility with hours to fit in personal commitments (school drop offs etc)
• Social events and lunches
• Phone allowance of $1,000/year
• Annual PPE/field gear allowance
• Family friendly company and working from home arrangements available
• Birthday leave
• Collaborative environment
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuing Professional Development policy
• Gender equitable working environment
• Good admin support to help with mobilisation / onboarding
• Access to company EAP program

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive company that values their staff and has exciting plans for the future.

To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.

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