Senior / Principal Botanist
Gather Recruitment ·www.gatherrecruitment.com.au
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Principal Botanist
Perth, WA | $140,000 - $170,000 + Super (negotiable) + Time in Lieu
My client is an environmental consultancy with a strong client base, a full order book, and teams covering ecology, bushfire, GIS, sustainability and approvals.
They're now looking for a Principal Botanist to lead the technical side of their flora and vegetation work and help grow the ecology team.
They are looking for a strong technical operator who enjoys mentoring people, signing off quality work, and being the person others come to with the hard flora questions.
What you'll be doing:
What they're after:
What's in it for you:
If you're a botanist who's tired of chasing work and would rather get back to doing great technical work and bringing a team along with you, this is worth a look.
To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.
We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.
Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.
Perth, WA | $140,000 - $170,000 + Super (negotiable) + Time in Lieu
My client is an environmental consultancy with a strong client base, a full order book, and teams covering ecology, bushfire, GIS, sustainability and approvals.
They're now looking for a Principal Botanist to lead the technical side of their flora and vegetation work and help grow the ecology team.
They are looking for a strong technical operator who enjoys mentoring people, signing off quality work, and being the person others come to with the hard flora questions.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading flora and vegetation surveys, from reconnaissance through to detailed assessments
- Vegetation mapping, condition assessment and targeted threatened flora surveys
- Writing and reviewing reports
- Providing QA/QC and technical sign-off across the team's botanical work
- Mentoring and developing the botanists around you
- Working closely with clients, mostly on residential and industrial development projects
What they're after:
- A degree in botany, ecology, environmental science or similar
- Around 15 years' consulting experience (but also open to senior or associate-level candidates)
- Excellent WA flora ID skills, ideally including the Swan Coastal Plain and Jarrah Forest
- Good working knowledge of regulations such as the EPBC Act, EP Act, BC Act and EPA guidance
- Someone who genuinely likes growing and looking after a team
- Current WA driver's licence
What's in it for you:
- Good salary of around $140,000 - $170,000 + super, negotiable on experience
- Paid time in lieu for overtime - taks as annual leave or pay
- Work that keeps you home at night
- The chance to help shape a young, growing consultancy
If you're a botanist who's tired of chasing work and would rather get back to doing great technical work and bringing a team along with you, this is worth a look.
To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.
We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.
Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.
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Where is the Senior / Principal Botanist job located?
The Senior / Principal Botanist role with Gather Recruitment is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior / Principal Botanist role pay?
Gather Recruitment lists the Senior / Principal Botanist role at AUD 140,000–170,000 per year.
Is the Senior / Principal Botanist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Gather Recruitment.
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