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GHD

Premium hair styling tools for professionals

Technical Director Botany

Full-TimeDeadline 10/3/26
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Belmont, Australia
In PersonWillingness to travel extensively across WA for field surveys, including remote locations; on-site work required.
Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline
  • 10+ years’ relevant ecology experience, within Western Australia preferred but not mandatory
  • Current driver’s licence (C class), manual preferred
  • Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation
  • Strong experience in proposal development, project delivery and working as part of a team
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members
  • Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive
  • Strong client engagement skills and ability to contribute to business growth
Responsibilities
  • You will be involved in technical review and assurance of deliverables
  • Preparing and providing high-level review of technical reports and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments
  • Scoping and leading biological surveys throughout Western Australia
  • Leading and contributing to winning proposals to support business growth
  • Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods
  • Conducting complex biological surveys and assessments, providing technical direction where required
  • Maintaining knowledge of industry and regulatory requirements for ecology and approvals
  • Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise
  • Providing leadership and guidance to ecology team members, including mentoring and oversight of technical work
  • Building and maintaining client relationships, supporting repeat work and growth opportunities
  • Contributing to business development activities and representing GHD in the market where appropriate

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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May 21st, 2026
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Oct 2nd, 2025
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