Zoologist – Ornithologist - [Archived Advertisement]

Zoologist – Ornithologist (Position 2023-18) 

Advertiser: Nature Advisory Pty Ltd
Location: Brisbane or home base QLD
Ref: 2023-18

Nature Advisory Pty Ltd is an employee-owned specialist consulting ecological company, providing expert advice, field services, and reporting to organisations, governments and private clients on a range of ecosystem monitoring and management projects. We specialise in renewable energy development impact assessments and seek to ensure environmental impacts from these projects are minimised. This allows us to make a positive contribution to conserving environmental values while supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector. As an environmental firm, it’s also important to us that the impact of our own operations are considered and we are carbon neutral. 

We are the leading provider of bird and bat ecological services to the wind energy industry and primarily work throughout Australia’s eastern states. We specialise in pre-construction ecological impact assessments, identifying relevant issues, implementing appropriate monitoring, and creating workable alternatives to avoid, minimise and mitigate bird and bat impacts. We design and deliver field services, prepare technical reports and assist clients through the regulatory process. We also have expertise in post-construction monitoring, implementing routine surveys, responding to impacts upon threatened species and undertaking targeted surveys.

With our increasing workload in bird and bat ecological services to the Queensland wind energy industry, we are seeking a qualified and experienced zoologist / ornithologist to contribute to our growing Queensland team based in Brisbane.

The successful candidate will undertake bird and bat field studies throughout Queensland to assess sites being considered for renewable energy projects. In this role you will use your specialist bird identification skills to conduct assessments of potential wind farm sites and provide advice in the development of layout to minimise the impact of these developments on birds and bats together with our specialist team. We are a leading provider of bird and bat ecological services to the wind energy industry and work throughout Australia’s eastern states.

Role:

• Field studies with a focus on bird surveys at proposed wind farms
• Bird and bat survey data management and interpretation
• Reporting including baseline reports, technical reports, habitat assessment and risk assessments

Key position criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in zoology or ecology
• Solid experience in bird detection and identification, particularly throughout central and northern Queensland
• Able to complete long walks in the field
• Highly competent in 4 WD driving in offroad conditions
• Strong ecological data and interpretation experience
• Solid reporting skills

The position can be offered as a casual role or on a three month contract. There is a possibility that the role may extend into a permanent role.

Our wind farm zoology team has over 15 ornithologists, and works throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The position provides an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and friendly team of zoologists and ecologists committed to a high standard of technical work and client service.  There will be opportunities to work inter-state.

How to apply:

Email your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the key position criteria above to:  

info@natureadvisory.com.au
Attn: Rebecca Spence

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the position in more detail, please call Bernard O’Callaghan on 0437 711 328 or email bernard@natureadvisory.com.au   

Closing date:  20-September 2023