On top of the exposure to challenging projects and career development opportunities, we offer competitive remuneration packages and multiple staff benefits such as paid parental leave, paid volunteer leave, purchase leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs, to name a few.
, you will be responsible for leading the technical input to projects, building relationships with internal and external clients, and coaching a range of less experienced professionals. We will provide you with a clear path to career progression, through our Technologist Career Framework. You will also be supported to pursue technical excellence and innovation through programs such as Beyond If innovation funding, and BeyondExcellence Awards that reward those who demonstrate Jacobs shared values – we do things right, we challenge the accepted, we aim higher, we live inclusion.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to undertake freshwater science and natural resource management projects and to collaboratively work with other disciplines. You will be required to write proposals for, win and manage both complex and smaller projects within the area of your technical expertise.
You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking and leading a range of aquatic ecology and natural resource management projects, including both office-based and field-based activities
- Data collation and analysis
- Providing specialist freshwater science support to other technical disciplines within Jacobs, including for infrastructure projects
- Leading fee proposals, including developing a method and budget
- Liaison with clients, stakeholders and regulators
- Liaison with Jacobs teams across the region, and globally
- Presenting information at meetings in a concise and effective manner
- Authoring complex assessments / reports
- Report checking and review
- Managing projects so that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality
Technical and speciality skills:
- Bachelor Degree in Science with specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, natural resource management and/or water quality
- Experience in compiling technical reports that detail the type, methodologies, results of field activities, interpretation of results and impact assessment
- Proven ability to confidently liaise, build relationships and secure new opportunities with existing and new clients
- Have sufficient knowledge of the legislation and policies that are relevant to our work
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format).
Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
