Ecologist

Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil design and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future as a part of Egis Group.

Engeny is currently seeking an Ecologist with 3 – 4 years of experience working in Queensland to be a part of our passionate and entrepreneurial Brisbane or Gold Coast team and support the growth of the Ecology Discipline in Queensland. As a member of our ecology team, you will be supporting a growing range of projects within the private, government and the resource sectors. Your time will be divided between field and office, allowing for data collection and interrogation, client liaison, assistance with project management and technical report delivery predominately across Queensland.

About the Role

• Planning and assisting in the implementation of ecological investigations, including:• Baseline ecological surveys
• Ecological monitoring
• Regional ecosystem mapping
• Bio-condition assessments
• Targeted surveys
• Fauna Habitat Assessments
• Revegetation and offset

• Data analysis and mapping
• Preparation of technical reporting, including investigation reports, constraints assessments, ecological management plans, offset strategies and impact assessments
• Assistance with the management of ecology projects
• Assisting with proposals
• Supporting the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members.

Playing an active role in the business groups through regular meetings, workshops and training.

About You

• You are looking for the next step in your professional development and an opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the growth and development of an ecology team and discipline
• 3 – 4 years of relevant ecological experience, mostly in Queensland, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government
• Experience in assisting with the delivery of ecological field and monitoring programs as well as supporting technical reports
• Class C, open licence required and experience with 4WD desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, including working remotely with other ecologists in the field
• Bachelor’s degree of Science or Environmental Management, specialising in ecology/environmental science
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data management systems is preferrable
• Biocondition Training, Regional Ecosystem Training, recognition as a Suitably Qualified Person under the Queensland Flora Survey Guidelines and/or experience in aquatic ecology would be well regarded

The Benefits

• Brisbane CBD or Gold Coast location.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options and full-time or part-time working hours.
• Competitive remuneration
• Purchased additional annual leave.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals and dedicated individual training / conference allowances.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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