Employment

Mid-Level Aquatic Ecologist

The opportunity

We are seeking a mid-level aquatic ecologist to join and help grow our Victorian-based business.  We encourage a family-friendly and flexible working environment and whether its part/full-time, contract or flexible working arrangements.  The role will  focus on primarily freshwater ecology and water quality surveys, assessments, monitoring and management aligned to your experience and expertise.  However, candidates with marine, coastal, and estuarine ecology experience should also consider applying.  You will be responsible for undertaking and leading field programmes, managing data and GIS, and preparing technical reports.

About us

Aquatica Environmental is a small family owned and run environmental and ecological consultancy specialising in the study and management of freshwater, estuarine and marine waters, aquatic ecosystems, biota and habitats.  Established in 2014 our services offerings come from over 20 years of experience in aquatic sciences, natural resource management, ecology, project management and aquaculture, and 15 years in NRM and aquatic ecosystem consulting.

Aquatica Environmental works across various sectors including resources/mining, infrastructure, government, and private industries.  We pride ourselves on providing high quality technical scientific solutions to our valued existing and new  clients.

About you

Passionate about aquatic ecology/biology and working with great people you will be

• Self-motivated, independent and flexible with the ability to work from home, office or location
• Reliable and responsible with a strong work ethic
• Analytical and detail and data-oriented
• Client and team-focused and committed to providing high-quality work
• Solid problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
• A great communicator.

Requirements to be successful

• A related Bachelor-level university degree in Aquatic Ecology/Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related.
• At least 5 years’ industry experience, preferably as a consultant in a similar role.
• Experience in conducting and leading aquatic surveys, fauna identification and reporting primarily in freshwater environments, with estuarine and marine experience also desirable.
• An understanding of various monitoring and sampling techniques, including netting/trapping, AusRivAS/RBA and the sampling or identification of macroinvertebrates would be highly regarded.
• Functional knowledge of relevant local, Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation and planning policies .
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide advice and high-quality outcomes to clients.
• A high level of computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at a minimum).
• Experience using various GIS, statistical analysis and/or modelling software are optional but highly regarded.
• Ability to work outdoors in field locations and a willingness to travel is essential.
• A full current Victorian driver’s licence, 4WD training or experience highly valued.
• Australia citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your capabilities based on the job requirements described above to admin@aquaticaenvironmental.com.au.

Please note we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

Aquatic Ecologists / Scientists wanted

If you are a gun aquatic ecologist / scientist, with a degree minimum and looking casual, contract, part/full-time work, we’d love to hear from you.

Alternately, if you are currently studying and have interesting research or a project you’d like to have tested in the real world, we’re excited to hear about it and see whether we can help.

We are always looking for great people with great ideas to come onboard and be part of the Aquatica team.

Send your CV or research/project information to info@aquaticaenvironmental.com.au.