Senior Terrestrial Ecologist - (2500023M)
Description
Our Environment team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Terrestrial Ecologist with BAM accreditation to take a lead role in supporting the Ecology practice across the NSW region. You will join a highly regarded team with industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and a range of exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.
The role can be based in any of our NSW offices with work from home and other flexibility options. You will be empowered to grow and build your reputation as an industry leader through conference presentations, professional memberships and mentoring up and coming Ecologists. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path, ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long‐term career opportunities.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Providing advice to a variety of infrastructure and natural resource management projects for private and public sector clients
* Leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity and habitat
* Delivering environmental analysis, research and field surveys
* Delivery of technical reports for clients and participating in proposal and tender production
* Establishing and driving a culture of efficient and effective delivery of all projects within Ecology
* Managing the delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost and quality of delivery
* Providing input to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit
* Building and maintaining client relationships on allocated projects and new opportunities
* Promoting a culture of high performance, delivery and continuous improvement, and mentoring and coaching more junior team members
* Supporting the BD Leader and others across the company on opportunities and pursuits
To Be Successful In The Role You Will Need
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology
* Minimum of 5 years' post‐graduate 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 and ACT standards and legislation
* Driver's licence essential; 4WD experience preferable
* Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external clients as well as developing 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
Physical Requirements
Position includes both office and fieldwork and the applicant must be physically able to stand and work in the field, including in remote areas for extended periods of time.
What We Offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
* 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 of additional leave.
* Learning and talent development programmes – including global programmes, 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 (SCI).
* Mental health and wellbeing programmes.
* Service Recognition Awards.
* Employee Assistance Program.
Location and Employment Details
Primary Location: Australia – New South Wales – Sydney
Other Locations: Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra (all in NSW, Australia)
Organization: BC‐3045 EnvSvcs‐AU Australia
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full‐time
Job Posting: May 1, 2026, 12:41:10 AM
Req ID: 2500023M
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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