Careers

Looking for a new opportunity? we always welcome an expression of interest.

Travers Bushfire & Ecology (TBE) are seeking passionate talent to work within the exciting and diverse field of environmental science, bushfire protection and management, restoration management, water quality and soils science, marine science, arboriculture, archaeology, spatial science, agricultural services, planning, and environmental law.

Travers bushfire & ecology (TBE) is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and provides the same benefits and opportunities for hiring and advancement to everyone without discriminating. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Diversity is the heart and soul of our company.

We welcome applications from any person at any time with the smarts and the life skills, who wants to be part of a team creating a long term business with purpose.

Below is some information to help you better understand our recruitment processes and our available opportunities. 

Our recruitment process

The application:

  • All applications are treated confidentially and will not be used for any other purpose, unless we seek your express permission
  • When putting together your application for any role, aim to keep your resume to a maximum of 3 pages and make sure you include any achievements that you are especially proud of to showcase what you are capable of
  • Please include a cover letter no longer than one page
  • Before submitting your application please read the sections below
  • Your application should address the criteria for the role as detailed in the advertisement
  • Once you have sent your application to hr@traversecology.com.au, you will receive acknowledgement that we have received your application
  • A member of our HR team will review your application against the criteria for the role
  • If you have any questions, please contact the person nominated on the advertisement

The phone interview:

  • If your skills and experience match the criteria for the role, one of our HR team will be in touch to ask you a few more questions

The face to face interview:

  • This is where you will formally meet with a representative from both Human Resources and the Hiring Manager from the office where the role is based and talk through your skills and experience
  • You will be required to complete our pre-interview questions, application and consent form just before you head in for the interview such that we can get the most out of the short time we meet
  • The interview is an excellent opportunity for you to ask any questions to help you decide if Travers bushfire & ecology is the right fit for you

Contacting referees:

  • If your application is shortlisted for the role, we will get in touch with the referees you provide
  • Don’t forget to let your references know that we may be contacting them
  • We will not contact your referees unless you have given permission for us to do so

Medical:

  • We may ask you to attend a medical to ensure that you are physically fit and able to succeed in the role

Job offer:

  • If you are successful in your application we will call you to offer you the role and detail the remunerations and terms and conditions of employment
  • Upon acceptance, we will send you a formal contract of employment and other employment relation information and commence the onboarding process

Unsuccessful applications:

  • If your application is unsuccessful on this occasion, we will write to advise you as soon as possible
  • We hope that you will reapply any time you see a role for which you feel you are suitable

Handling, use and storage of personal information:

  • All applications are used for their intended purpose only unless we contact you and ask your permission to consider you for alternate roles
  • All applications are destroyed via confidential means at the conclusion of the recruitment process

If at any point throughout the process you have any questions,  please feel free to contact our friendly recruitment team at hr@traversecology.com.au and we will endeavour to reply to your email within 48 hours.

You may also contact us by our Facebook Messenger link.

Bushfire Consultant (degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or Building)

As a bushfire consultant, you will be supporting the planning of structure plans and subdivisions, major tourist developments, and other special fire purpose protection facilities. You will contribute to and prepare bushfire attack level certificates, bushfire protection assessment reports, bushfire management plans, hazard reduction plans, bushfire emergency evacuation plans, building compliance certificates, coordinating, and auditing bushfire hazard reduction works and assist with improving the protection for ‘high risk’ land uses and sites.

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Aboriginal & Cultural Heritage Assessment Consultant (honours degree, or higher, involving studies in Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous archaeology)

Travers bushfire & ecology have been undertaking Aboriginal and heritage assessments for over 20 years. With our current heritage specialist retiring, an opportunity has opened up for an Aboriginal heritage assessment consultant to join our team and to expand our existing services in this discipline working through out NSW based on the Central Coast. This is a unique opportunity for an energetic person looking for a long-term role in this field and wanting to create a service based on cultural diversity and respect for the land.

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Arborist Consultant (AQF Level 3-5)

A consulting arborist position is currently available as full-time or part-time. This is not a practicing arborist role for tree pruning works. We are, however, open to certified climbing arborists who can undertake hollow inspections for fauna recovery, as well as supervise or give instruction to contractors to undertaken works.

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Botanist (Graduate to Senior)

We are looking for energetic flora specialists to join our in-demand ecological consulting services, working out of our Kariong office, NSW. Applications close: 13 August 2021

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Fauna Ecologist (degree in Environmental Sciences or a relevant natural resource discipline)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced fauna ecologist, with a passion for fauna, self-driven to investigate all manner of fauna, have excellent observation skills and a desire to make a difference in the protection of wildlife and ensuring they are properly and professionally considered. You will be undertaking fauna surveys and prepare ecological assessments within our ecological services team.

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Our purpose

At TBE our purpose is “To empower sustainable communities”. We focus of creating communities that embody sustainable principles. 

We value high performance

We welcome applicants who are:

  • Focused on their goals
  • Keep a positive demeanour
  • Demonstrate consistent effort
  • Has a strong skill set
  • Can accept and deliver constructive criticism
  • Looks for opportunities to grow
  • Are a long term player
  • Offers respect to all people
  • Demonstrates leadership
  • We implement SMART key performance actions
  • We self-report up the line

 

All our ROLES are advertised on the TBE website and other external sources, please check our positions pages above. Our recruitment process is outlined above and gives you an overview of how to apply for advertised roles and EOI’s.

We recruit for Graduate consultants on an annual basis typically in October to commence in February.

If you think you are aligned with our company purpose and mission and see common purpose with your direction please refer to the following positions in our links above.

Our Vision

Our mission is to create a sustainable urban design framework working with all industries and partners and welcome the coal face challenges that land owners face from day to day.

We provide real solutions to real world challenges by helping our clients navigate their way through complexity.  Our environmental services are designed to tackle complex, real-world problems to help clients achieve their project goals. We pride ourselves in being experts exposing ourselves to the scrutiny of the Land And Environment Court.

We love working on iconic and innovative projects that lead the way in sustainable design, safe from ravages of bushfire and flooding and are integrated with the landscape ecology.

Our Mission

By 2030 we will have:

  • Assisted 1000 communities using sustainable design principles
  • Used Science and innovation to create a positive impact
  • Collaborated to create positive impact
  • Incorporated technology and seek automation across all company processes
  • Created a flexible, adept and resilient workforce
  • Grown to fill the need
  • Provide quality training and support

our values

Our values are at the heart of what we do:

Listening is the first step to trust

  • We listen to our client
  • Questioning is the secret to good listening
  • We seek to understand the project context
  • We seek to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
  • We aim to be approachable and help to navigate through complexity
  • To provide clarity and understanding

Environmental sustainability is not just an empty promise

  • Environmental sustainability is the key to supporting future generations
  • Practical and proven strategies are employed to create a positive impact
  • We strive to empower clients to effect real change

Planning is the key to success

  • We plan, plan and plan
  • We set objectives and debrief the wins and losses.
  • We work side by side with clients

The power of one is multiplied by the team

  • We bring together diverse technical disciplines
  • We share our respective genius
  • We celebrate our wins and show our gratitude
  • We collaborate to achieve a higher success rate
  • We focus on impact and deliver value
  • We know that the delivery of quality products and services supports all of us

Be audacious

  • We try new things, manage risks and innovate in solving problems
  • We take the initiative and lead
  • We dare to dream
  • We innovate and constantly improve
  • We work smarter, not harder
  • We get things done and focus on results

Poor Communication is not an excuse for poor investigation

  •  Solid investigation is the key to good communication
  • We practice constructive and honest communication
  • We seek to understand and do not place judgement
  • We cut the drama in our day to communication
  • We say thank you and express gratitude
  • We are deliberate not desperate
  • We respond quickly & thoroughly

Facts not opinion

  • We question opinions and see the truth with facts
  • Data is the source of truth
  • Approximation Is the source of error
  • Assumptions are stated
  • Science is not science unless we question the science

The culture is the collective feed

  • We promote connection among people
  • We support people to be all they can be in their role
  • We support people to follow their passion professionally and personally
  • We promote networking within the industry of our client sectors and our technical disciplines
  • We respect diversity and self determination
  • We seek diversity and equality
  • We will do what we say we do
  • We are realistic and value loyalty

Professionalism is business ethics in action

  • We are accountable, 
  • We care and respect our clients, partners and talent,
  • We are honest and transparent, 
  • We seek healthy competition, 
  • We value loyalty at all levels, 
  • We respect for the rule of law.

Sustainable Environmental ethics

Environmental ethics is the conceptual foundations of environmental values as well as more concrete issues surrounding societal attitudes, actions, and policies to protect and sustain biodiversity and ecological systems.

The five principles of sustainable development are as follows:

  • Conservation of the ecosystem or the environment.
  • Conservation of biodiversity of the planet.
  • Sustainable development of the society.
  • Conservation of human resources.
  • Population management.

 

At TBE we implement pragmatic strategies to  progressively move towards net zero, enhance biodiversity and create sustainable soil, water and marine environments. The principles are embodied in the following strategies:

  • Siting to avoid and minimise adverse impacts
  • Conserving high biodiversity value lands
  • Provide opportunities for community and the environment to interact positively
  • Are energy efficient by reducing energy use and
  • Are water efficient and achieve a no net change in catchment flows
  • Create habitat and value landscaping that works for people and wildlife
  • Aim for a no net loss in biodiversity by using restoration, offsetting and habitat creation
  • Minimise and utilise waste streams
  • Protect streams and are pragmatic in achieving high quality catchment outcomes
  • Value our indigenous and worldwide heritage, connection to land and ancestors
  • Value green streets and landscapes
  • Look for innovative architectural designs that allow for plant and animal life to coexist in the places we live
  • Value sustainable food production and delivering for our communities
  • Develop solutions to climate change
  • Seek to protect communities from fires, floods and storms and create resilient ways of living

 

Moving towards sustainable solutions

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. It’s a no-brainer that investing in carbon neutrality and sustainable practices is not only important from a business cost perspective but because we owe it to our planet and future generations. 

At TBE we have developed an internal  strategy to move us towards a sustainable future.

Strategy 1 – Our decisions determine the outcome so we look at the ways of making decisions to minimise our impacts

Strategy 2 – To reduce our energy consumption but adapting to the climate

Strategy 3 – To transition vehicles to renewable energy sources and reduce the life cycle energy consumption

Strategy 4 – In house Sustainability Superheroes to minimise and recycle out waste

Strategy 5 – Remote area inspections by UAV, drones and Remote camera technology to maximises our effectiveness

Strategy 6 – Zooming to minimise energy consumption in the movement of our people

Strategy 7 – To seek suppliers that embody sustainability in their operations

Strategy 8 – To create habitat on land and sequester our C02 outputs through carbon sequestration

Strategy 9 – To assist in the design of projects that have sustainable credentials

Strategy 10 – To develop innovative solutions and support sustainability of the economy, employment, enterprise and safe communities in the face of climate change 

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