about us

Ecology and Heritage Partners Pty Ltd is an established consulting business with a highly experienced ecological and cultural heritage team. The Company specialises in projects throughout Australia within a broad range or sectors and industries, for both Government agencies and corporate clients.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic individuals who wish to further develop their experience and skills as a Field Ecologist, with vacancies in our Melbourne,  Geelong and Ballarat offices. 

This position requires you to have practical experience, particularly in regard to undertaking field based flora and fauna surveys, having excellent identification skills, familiarity with Victoria's flora and fauna species and the ability to communicate this information, both verbally and in highly technical reports, to our clients.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Well-presented and professional
• To understand and represent the values of the Company
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Tertiary qualification, preferably a post graduate degree in environmental science (botany, zoology, ecology), natural resource management, or related discipline.
• A minimum one year practical experience undertaking field-based flora and fauna surveys.
• Knowledge of, and preferably how to apply, environmental legislation and government policy such as the EPBC Act and Victoria’s Guidelines for the Removal, Destruction or Lopping of Native Vegetation.
• A willingness to learn quickly, and to demonstrate high level of professionalism.
• Other non-technical skills required include excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, high level of computer literacy, and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• You should be prepared to work flexible hours, including when conducting ecological field surveys, and be willing to travel to field locations (often in remote areas) throughout Australia.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License and capacity to work outdoors essential.

Desirable:

• Experience with Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) otherwise known as the habitat hectare assessment method.
• Demonstrated experience in ecological impact assessment.
• Relevant post-graduate experience, including supervising aspects of projects, applying standards and managing resources.

You will also have good time management capability, excellent communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines. You will be willing to share your knowledge and learn from others, enjoy being part of our team, and be passionate about making a positive contribution toward biodiversity conservation in Australia.

What We Offer You

Company benefits include:

• A positive and supportive office culture which values people as their greatest asset
• Passionate and technically experienced staff
• A flexible work environment
• A competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Discretionary bonus for high achievers
• Professional development opportunities around career and networking
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Years Day
• Gifted Birthday Leave
• Thank you leave
• Social and wellbeing activities (including monthly in-office massage, weekly lunches, social functions, etc.)
• Loyalty bonuses and more

The position provides a supporting and flexible work environment with considerable opportunities to grow in the position and move within the Company.

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ecology and Heritage Partners by visiting the careers section of our website: www.ehpartners.com.au/careers/.

Please direct any enquiries, PD requests [email protected] using the subject line: Field Ecologist - Melbourne / Geelong / Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs.