Description:
About Red Sand Ecology
Red Sand Ecology is solutions focused, providing industry-leading ecological and environmental consulting services throughout Australia. With a highly experienced team of Ecologists and Environmental Consultants and Planners, we are dedicated to delivering practical solutions through application of collective knowledge and innovation.
With offices in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, our roles offer flexibility and diversity.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer and encourage all candidates with the required skills and experience to apply.
About the Role
Red Sand Ecology is seeking an Ecologist with three years experience across fauna and flora assessment and management.
The role will be based in South East Queensland, however does involve an element of travelling to support remote/regional Projects. A moderate to high level of physical fitness and experience working outdoors including in hot temperatures is required as this role encompasses both field and office based responsibilities.
Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History, Criminal Record and Fit for Work. If you are unable to complete these checks or provide evidence, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.
Required Skills and Experience
- Provide technical and specialist ecological advice including strategic guidance to stakeholders.
- Excellent technical report and proposal writing skills, including innovative approach to existing business guides.
- Strong project delivery capability, with demonstrated experience in Queensland, New South Wales and National environmental legislation.
- Understand assessment triggers including previous experience with drafting documentation to support Local, State and Federal approvals, permits and licence applications including department consultation.
- Demonstrated experience in the field, including experience in the preparation and analysis of research, conducting field surveys, impact assessments and approvals.
- Assistance with preparing tender documentation including scheduling of works and resource requirements.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- A team-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic and diverse environment that often works with stakeholders to respond to environmental challenges.
Essential Qualifications
- Relevant degree qualification from a tertiary institution.
- Queensland Regional Ecosystem and BioCondition Training.
- Flora identification skills.
- Experience and willingness to fauna spotter catch where required, including venomous snake handling experience and training.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office Skills.
- A valid driver's license.
- A construction white card.
- Ability to work both in the office and in the field, including remote areas, with physical capability to perform fieldwork tasks.
Desirables
- Arboricultural Certification (Level 3).
- Skills in QGIS or AutoCAD, including the ability to create maps and work with project-specific and publicly available datasets (dxf, dwg).
- Continuation of professional development including local, regional, and national planning and environmental regulations and ensuring that all projects and initiatives comply with relevant laws and guidelines.
- First Aid and 4WD certifications.