About Us
We are a leading environmental management consultancy with expertise in terrestrial ecology. Our team of experts provides strategic solutions to clients with complex environmental challenges.
* We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our team in New South Wales, Australia.
The role involves providing advice on infrastructure and natural resource management projects for private and public sector clients. You will lead and coordinate environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity and habitat.
* Your responsibilities will include:
o Providing expert advice on environmental issues related to infrastructure and natural resource management projects;
o Leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems;
o Delivering environmental analysis, research and field surveys;
o Producing high-quality technical reports for clients and participating in proposal and tender production;
o Establishing and driving a culture of efficient and effective delivery of all projects within Ecology;
o Managing the delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost, and quality of delivery;
o Providing input to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit;
o Building and maintaining client relationships on allocated projects and new opportunities;
o Promoting a culture of high performance, delivery and continuous improvement and mentoring and coaching more junior team members;
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology;
* Minimum of 5 years' postgraduate Ecology experience ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment;
* Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation (or working towards);
* Demonstrated identification skills in New South Wales flora, fauna and ecological communities;
* Thorough knowledge of relevant NSW/ACT standards and legislation;
* Driver's license essential, 4wd experience preferable;
* Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with internal/external clients as well as develop skills in junior staff;
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and encourage collaboration;
* Strong commercial acumen to financially manage projects and seek out new business development opportunities;
We offer:
* Genuine flexible working arrangements including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment;
* Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave;
* Learning and talent development programs including global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning;
* Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others;
* A friendly team environment with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables;
* Professional memberships;
* Salary continuance insurance;
* Mental health and wellbeing programs;
* Service recognition awards;
* Employee assistance program;
About Us
We are a community that unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
We are serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion and equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity and more. Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn and have fun together.