About the Role

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate undergraduate or ecologist to join our team. This role will suit a graduate or current student that is looking to gain entry into ecological consulting. It is a casual position so hours can vary each week however it is likely you will be needed 30+ hours.  

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:

Conducting ecological assessment prior to the removal of vegetation and fauna habitat, including:

• 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.

You will also be required to be present during vegetation/ habitat clearing to catch and relocate any fauna displaced by the clearing activities.

This is primarily a field-based role so you must be comfortable working long hours in the field, including trips away either solo or with a colleague.

You must have a construction white card.

You need to be living in or close to Canberra.

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