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Title:

Aquatic Ecologist - Ecology and Biodiversity Management

Advertiser:

Hydrobiology

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland

Hydrobiology is an environmental consulting company with offices in Brisbane, Perth, Singapore and PNG offering integrated services in the physical, biological and chemical processes of aquatic systems. We have developed a reputation for providing high quality environmental services to domestic and overseas clients.

Hydrobiology is seeking to employ an Aquatic Ecologist in the Ecology and Biodiversity Management Team in the Brisbane office. The role demands a high level of scientific expertise in quantitative ecology in aquatic systems (primarily freshwater), preferably in a consultancy role.

Essential skills required for the position include: 

  • Advanced quantitative design and analysis skills
  • Ability to produce high quality technical reports or publications that are clear and concise, yet pitched at a non-expert audience
  • Working knowledge of State (at least one of QLD, NSW, WA, NT) and Commonwealth environmental legislation, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge
  • Willingness to undertake field data collection, occasionally requiring extended (up to several weeks) travel to remote/regional areas
  • Flexibility to become involved in a broad range of projects that may require substantial learning ‘on the go’
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage demands from multiple concurrent projects.

Your application would also benefit from demonstrated skills in one or more of the following:

  • Developed field skills, particularly in the assessment of fish and macroinvertebrate population and community status, and water quality
  • AUSRIVAS accreditation
  • Environmental management experience (e.g. developing EMPs, managing discharges, drafting rehabilitation plans, conducting environmental audits etc.)
  • GIS experience (Arc, MapInfo, QGIS, Manifold etc.)

The following education and experience requirements will need to be demonstrated:

  • Honours Degree, preferably with Graduate qualifications in ecology/environmental science
  • Previous employment experience in a similar role of at least 1 year.

Remuneration will be based on the successful applicant’s skills, experiences and abilities.

For contact and application details, click 'How to apply' below.

Applications close: 9th February, 2018.

Date published:

23-Jan-2018

Closing date:

09-Feb-2018