Immerge is a specialist recruitment firm, where we connect top talent with leading companies in the Ecology sector. At Immerge, we are committed to helping companies find the right candidates who can bring technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge to their organizations.
Our Client We are interested in experienced aquatic scientists that can manage projects, lead surveys, undertake laboratory analysis, and write technical reports. You will also be a part of a broader national group with industry experts across aquatic ecology, marine ecology, terrestrial ecology, and environmental approvals disciplines, who are currently undertaking a range of exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.
About the role - Aquatic Ecologist, Brisbane or GC. Intermediate through to lead.
Our Clients Team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Aquatic Ecologist with marine or freshwater experience to join our team.
The Aquatic Ecology Team comprises leading experts in their field, with demonstrated experience in undertaking comprehensive baseline aquatic ecology surveys, compliance monitoring, specialist analysis and identification (including algae, macrophytes, aquatic invertebrates and fish), technical reporting, and environmental impact assessments.
Joining our Clients Aquatic Ecology Team would involve the following day to day tasks: - Planning, leading and implementing aquatic ecology projects
- Intermittent field work surveying waterbodies in remote areas
- Laboratory analysis and data management
- Preparation of proposals and budgets to meet client and regulatory expectations
- Managing project staff and mentoring junior staff
- Undertaking environmental impact assessment
- Technical report writing to a high scientific standard
- Collaboration across various ecological disciplines (flora and vegetation, terrestrial fauna, marine science, environmental approvals, mine closure, and rehabilitation)
To be successful for this role you’ll need: - Tertiary qualification in Freshwater Ecology / Biology, or Marine Science or equivalent
- Three to ten years’ professional aquatic ecology experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of aquatic ecology concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed field and technical skills, including leadership skills
- Exceptional data management, analysis, and report writing skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Taxonomic or specimen identification experience is desirable
- Working knowledge of State and Commonwealth legislation and guidance, relevant to inland waters, is desirable
- Interest in embracing innovation to continually improve our work
- Eligibility to work in Australia with a current C class unrestricted (manual) drivers’ licence
Keen to hear more?.... If you are interested in hearing more, please click apply with your updated CV and reach out to Dom for a confidential conversation on this role and the Engineering market in general. dom@immerge.au
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We look forward to working with you,
Dom | Immerge | Australia
