Ecologist Roles
We are seeking Field Ecologists for casual or fixed-term opportunities to join a skilled, supportive, and expanding team. As one of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies, we provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services.
About the Opportunity:
Our portfolio has new and exciting projects in the biodiversity sector, which is expanding as NSW moves towards renewable energy and tries to balance development with strategic conservation and offsetting outcomes. This expansion offers prospects for enthusiastic ecologists at any career stage who want to be part of a team with steady work and incredible project diversity.
We are looking for Field Ecologists at all levels who are ready to enhance their ecological consulting career working with our NSW ecology team. We seek candidates who have finished their studies and acquired some experience in conducting ecological field work and who are keen to travel and develop their technical skills in recognising vegetation and flora and surveying for specific species.
This role is mainly field based, targeting surveys in a range of locations in NSW. Permanent roles may be available following this period, by negotiation.
About You
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Field Ecologists (early career, senior and principal level) who meet the following criteria:
* A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology or environmental science (or similar)
* A strong desire to work flexible hours and travel for ecological fieldwork including possible trips of extended duration in rural or remote regions
* Experience in undertaking ecological surveys and a demonstrated passion for flora and/or fauna
* Prior experience or knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types will be highly regarded
* Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
* Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously. Capability to effectively communicate with team members
* Experience in GIS and electronic data capture
* Appreciation of the importance of WHS matters