Project Ecologist

About the Role

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate ecologist to join our team. This role will suit a graduate that is looking to gain entry into ecological consulting on a large infrastructure project. While the position is casual, the hours will be 40+ each week and you will be required to work away from home Mon-Fri and some Saturdays.  

To be successful in this role you must have a self-driven interest in ecology and passion to grow your ecological knowledge. You must be able to work in the field independently and be comfortable liaising with clients face-to-face. You must have your own car.

This is an opportunity to be part of a reputable, progressive company that is committed to its staff and creating a positive environmental impact. East Coast Ecology offers a range of incentives for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will also be required to be present during vegetation/ habitat clearing to catch and relocate any fauna displaced by the clearing activities.
• Identifying and demarcating threatened plants and habitat for threatened fauna.
• Identifying priority weeds.
• Targeted threatened flora and fauna surveys.
• Use of a GPS-enabled tablet.
• Preparing pre-clearing and post-clearing reports.

Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Environmental Science (or a related discipline).
• Construction White Card (or obtain upon successful employment).
• First aid.

Essential

• You must be living in or the surrounds of Canberra
• You must be comfortable working long hours in the field away from home Mon-Fri.

Ideal candidates will have experience driving a 4WD off road and willingness to be put through additional training courses.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.