Environmental Analyst

• Full-time, permanent role
• Working from office in Angamaly, Kochi
• Work timings: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Indian time
• Opportunity to work with an Australian company
• Comprehensive training will be provided as part of onboarding, aligned with Australian standards and practices.

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare a range of environmental planning documents, including preliminary assessments and due diligence reports, vegetation/fauna management plans, ecological assessments, bushfire hazard management plans, revegetation and restoration plans, and environmental offset strategies.
• Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, planning schemes, and assessment and approvals processes.
• Maintain proficiency in tools and techniques used for qualitative and quantitative environmental impact assessments.
• Conduct geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis.
• Office administration tasks, including:
• Preparing tenders, proposals, and related documentation
• Prepare project summaries
• Conducting research using local government databases to identify prospective clients
• Updating project information on the website and social media platforms

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with a range of environmental survey and assessment methodologies, including botanical and terrestrial zoological surveys, landform and geomorphological surveys, as well as water quality sampling and the scientific interpretation of results.
• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Experience in spatial mapping software for environmental data analysis including ESRI products.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental, ecological, and regulatory data.
• Understanding of environmental assessment and management practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of various environmental reports and plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in drafting technical reports.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn and adapt to new digital tools and platforms as required.