Greening Australia is Australia’s largest environmental enterprise and is leading the transformation of the sector. With a mission to conserve and restore landscapes at scale through collaborative, science-based and innovative conservation programs, Greening Australia works with a broad range of partners, including some of Australia’s largest corporations, to plan, develop and deliver solutions to solve some of our biggest environmental challenges.
With teams located around the country made up of more than 150 knowledgeable, expert and passionate employees, we are having a measurable and lasting impact on Australia’s unique environment through our programs, services and partnerships.
The Opportunity
Greening Australia is looking for a passionate Senior Technical Officer to lead the technical delivery of Seed Science projects. This role will focus on integrating seed science and best practice into the practical aspects of seed collection, climate-adjusted seed and seed production area establishment to help deliver key Greening Australia’s biodiversity and restoration projects.
Key Position Accountabilities
Key areas of accountability and outcomes include:
Lead the delivery and implementation of technical studies that deliver against seed impact metrics
Work with the Operations and seed teams to support best practice implementation of seed into revegetation projects;
Contribute to documentation of Research and Development priorities for delivery in partnership with research providers.
Working with the Science and Seed teams, contribute to strategic initiatives with a focus on impact, technical approach and innovation.
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiary degree in ecology, environmental science, conservation genetics or seed science more broadly.
Research, industry and/or consulting experience in environmental management or seed science.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, show initiative and to work unsupervised.
Well-developed interpersonal skills with experience in liaison with clients, partners and stakeholders.
Ability to undertake site travel as required.
Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.
Desirable Criteria
Excellent written skills including writing proposals and reporting.
Demonstrated competence in oral communication skills, including the ability to use PowerPoint and presentations.
Demonstrated high levels of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Experience undertaking quantitative data analysis
Understanding of occupational, health and safety, equity and diversity principles and practices.
Demonstrated competence in GIS (Arc GIS and other relevant software)
What Greening Australia offers:
Career-life balance; where a hybrid, flexible approach to work is offered
Salary packaging
Paid parental leave
Commitment to investing in your growth and development
Wellbeing days
Employee Assistance Program
11.75% superannuation
How To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter via seek at this link https://www.seek.com.au/job/57892904
Applications close: 5:00PM AWST, Wednesday 17 August 2022.
If you’d like to know more, please contact Dr Melinda Pickup, Manager – Seed Science at mpickup@greeningaustralia.org.au