WE ARE EPIC
Join Epic Environmental, where lifestyle meets career excellence. As a leading environmental consultancy, we merge personal aspirations with professional growth opportunities. Backed by one of the world's foremost environmental services firms, we foster a collaborative team culture aimed at delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the environment.
At Epic Environmental, we prioritise both personal and professional development. Our local roots, supported by global expertise, offer a unique platform for you to thrive.
EPIC ESSENTIALS
If you are an Ecologist or Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, we’d like to hear from you! We offer an exciting opportunity to fast-track your career by working in an environment that encourages innovative thinking. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for ecology, environmental sciences, rehabilitation, and/or natural resource management.
You would be joining Epic’s Ecology Team which is well respected in the industry. We work with a diverse range of national clients and projects and have undertaken ecological surveys across Queensland, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are delivering a variety of projects in the resource, agricultural, energy (including renewables) and infrastructure sectors. To meet growing demand, we are looking to expand our teams based in Brisbane and Sydney.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
To be considered for this position, you will need to possess the following skills/experience:
Educational Background: Tertiary qualification from a recognised institution in ecology, environmental science, or environmental management disciplines, or similar relevant degree
Communication Skills: Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge and experience conducting flora and/or fauna surveys in a broad range of environments in Queensland and/or New South Wales
Field Skills: Strong knowledge and experience conducting flora and/or fauna surveys
Flora surveys, including targeted threatened flora surveys, BioCondition surveys and ground-truthing vegetation communities
Fauna surveys, utilising trapping methods such as Elliott traps, funnel traps, pit fall traps, remote cameras and harp traps etc, as well as habitat quality assessments
Reporting: Strong understanding of the statutory frameworks, policies and science-based approaches that govern the collection and reporting of ecological values
Team Player: In line with our core values, you are a demonstrated team player, able to work with multi-disciplinary teams
Project Management: Assist with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological and environmental impact assessment projects
Accountability: Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, take ownership, and be accountable for delivery of your work to managers and clients
Client Relationships: Excellent client relationship skills with a capability to undertake business development and grow opportunities for Epic
GIS: Experience with GIS desktop software such as ESRI ArcGIS and/or QGIS, and data collection packages ArcGIS Fieldmap and Survey123
OUR VALUES
We are down to earth
We create value for our clients
We embrace our differences
We never stop learning
We work together
We leave a positive legacy
EPIC PERKS
Competitive remuneration with pathways to annual bonus
Work on challenging and rewarding projects that contribute to better environmental outcomes
Opportunities to work on projects in mining, infrastructure, renewables, property and defence
Enjoying working in a sociable environment with a collaborative team culture that values flexibility and fun
Strong commitment to professional development including a structured buddy and mentoring system
Support for further studies, including professional memberships and certifications and coaching
Work in a team with highly skilled, certified, and respected professional consultants
Feel trusted and empowered to take ownership of your projects and provide innovative solutions
Opportunities to shape your personal career and the strategic direction of the company
Opportunities to deliver presentations through professional bodies including EIANZ
Regular social events and activities for team building
Time-off-in-lieu, fatigue management, and generous field allowance for staff undertaking site works
Purchased leave policy of up to 10 days, to give you some extra time to rest and refresh
Paid primary and secondary carer leave
Employee Assistance Program
Birthday day off!
Learn more about us!
https://au.linkedin.com/company/epic-environmental-pty-ltd
NEXT STEPS
If you think you are Epic material:
Submit your CV and cover letter to enquiries@epicenvironmental.com.au
State job code BEC_06012025_SEN_ECO in the subject line
At Epic we conduct two separate interviews – The first is a formal, technical interview. The second interview is less formal and is designed to help you get a clearer idea for what it is like to work for Epic and for some of our other team members to get to know you.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
The closing date for this role is Friday 31st January 2024
An attractive salary in line with your position and experience can be negotiated
We appreciate all responses to this advertisement, however, please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted
If you have any questions, call 1800 779 363 and ask for Maria Mahon for a confidential discussion