Plant Taxonomist
The role:
Due to continued growth in our Environment business, we are looking for a Taxonomist/Flora Specialist to work in our passionate Flora & Vegetation Team. You will collaborate with a close-knit team who are experts in the field of botany, with demonstrated experience in undertaking comprehensive detailed flora and vegetation surveys, targeted significant species surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments.
Based in our very own herbarium located at our Perth office, you will be responsible for undertaking plant identifications collected by our staff across most bioregions of Western Australia. Additionally, as part of this role, you will manage and maintain the in-house herbarium and contribute to the professional growth of our team of botanists through mentoring and knowledge sharing. We have an exciting pipeline of current and upcoming projects and you will be well-supported by our management team.
Day-to-day tasks would involve:
- Identifying plant specimens collected during Detailed, Targeted and Monitoring surveys, from a diverse range of bioregions, mainly within the arid zone.
- Preserving and cataloging samples, ensuring proper storage and documentation for future reference or verification.
- Maintain taxonomic accuracy through scientific literature, workshops, collaboration with museums and universities and staying current with classification changes.
- Liaise with technical and subject matter experts.
- Mentor graduate and intermediate botanists in the field of taxonomy.
- Provide technical support and advice to the broader Environmental Services Business.
To be successful in the role you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, within Botany, Biology, Ecology or a related discipline.
- A minimum of three years’ professional experience in undertaking species identification, ideally focused on the WA flora.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced technical reporting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated research abilities.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and embrace collaboration.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- A highly skilled, established and friendly team environment comprising a range of Principal, Senior, Intermediate and Graduate botanists, with exciting projects, and staff dedicated to producing high quality service and deliverables.
- In-house new herbarium facility with representative botanical specimens across our project areas.
- Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience team across Australia, with the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally
- Penalty rates and time in lieu for field work in remote locations.
- Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
- Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
- Genuine flexible working arrangements - including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to four weeks additional leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible to employees and their immediate family.
- Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
- Access to bonus programs within the business.
- Paid professional registration and memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Service recognition awards.
- Consideration of relocation assistance for an experienced, interstate candidate
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How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, within Botany, Biology, Ecology or a related discipline.