What will you do? Aurecon’s Melbourne Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of projects across both Victoria and Australia. You will play an integral part in a team that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across the built environment, transport, land and water, energy and government sectors.

You will be required to undertake a mix of field based and desk-based work, with the requirement to travel and work in regional areas on occasion. The candidate will be involved in ecological work for a range of projects, particularly in the renewable energy, transport and Defence sectors. Here are the key things you will do:

• Undertaking ecological field survey, including assessment of native vegetation, flora and fauna, largely in Victoria, but also occasionally on interstate projects.
• Undertaking targeted threatened species surveys, including nocturnal surveys where required.
• Preparation of Ecological Assessment Reports.
• Providing internal ecological advice (i.e. to Project Managers, and broader parts of the Environment & Planning team) to provide details of findings from ecological assessment, and to outline potential implications for projects.

What can you bring to the team? You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. The ideal candidate would have experience in botanical and/or zoological field survey, have strong report writing skills, be well organised, and be capable of working independently and within a team. To be successful, you will have:

• At least 2-3 years' experience in ecological consulting in Victoria.
• Current VQA accreditation and working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and policy.
• Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology, environmental science or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A current Victorian driver's licence
• Ecological technical skills, preferably botanical and/or bird identification skills.

How will your future be shaped by us? Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.