Junior & Mid-Level Ecologist, NSW Verified listing
Location
Unit 7, 44-48 Bowral Street, BOWRAL, NSW 2576, Australia
Undertake GIS mapping, field based surveys and data analysis around the Southern highlands, Illawarra and South Coast. Use your understanding of environmental legislation to prepare environmental management plans and biodiversity impact assessments.
Lodge Environmental is an established and rapidly growing ecological consultancy, currently based in Wollongong but with our second office opening in Bowral. We are seeking a junior to mid-level ecologist to support our projects. We pride ourselves on an enjoyable work atmosphere that fosters the growth of our staff and encourages intuitive, solution-driven decision making.
As a junior to mid-level ecologist, you will be expected to manage small projects or work as part of a team on larger, more complex projects. Tasks will include conducting field surveys, flora & fauna identification, GIS mapping, data input & analysis, report writing and communicating with internal stakeholders. More experienced applicants will be expected to deliver work independently, with a focus on technical skills, such as survey techniques, legislative understanding and reporting quality.
About you
You will be working with an enthusiastic team of environmental consultants, ecologists, and planners to coordinate and deliver field survey and reporting across our range of projects within the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Shoalhaven. You will be passionate about the environment and community interaction. You will work collaboratively to implement environmental creativity into project design. We strive to introduce flexibility on our projects to achieve outcomes harmonious with biodiversity and environmental legislation. We value creativity and making smart changes to achieve big outcomes.
Working at Lodge Environmental, you will be self-motivated and solution-driven, ready to use your position to improve the balance between human growth and biodiversity conservation. We welcome dialogue between ecologists and clients to inspire conservation and environmental stewardship.
Education and qualifications
- Either hold a recognised degree in Environmental Science OR other relevant tertiary education (TAFE or similar).
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Hold a class C driver\'s license.
- Basic flora and fauna identification in the vegetation communities of NSW.
- To be eligible you must have the right to work in Australia.
Key tasks
- Working on project tasks, focused on individual workload and delivery at the request of senior staff
- Undertake GIS mapping, field-based survey and data analysis
- Assist with site and targeted surveys
- Good understanding of environmental legislation: BC Act, EPBC Act, WM Act, EP&A; Act, BOS, BAM, etc.
- Prepare components of reports for review, including:
- Ecological Constraints and Opportunities Assessments
- Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessments Reports
- Flora and Fauna Assessments
- Vegetation Management Plans
- Fauna Management Plans
- Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports
- You will also contribute towards the positive work environment both in and outside of the office. You will communicate effectively across both written and verbal discourse.
Company perks
- Flexibility – option to work remotely (2 days a week) and flexible hours.
- Learning & development opportunities; regular paid field days, attending seminars/conferences, and completing short-course qualifications.
- Part of a rapidly growing, exciting and fun company.
- Opportunity to pursue interest areas aligned with the company’s direction.
- Office social events.
- Company donates 1% of sales to local environmental causes via 1% For The Planet.
The position is flexible in its offering; for the right person, various options are available to support work-life balance.
Applications
If you are interested in the above and excited by the opportunity to benefit biodiversity health in Australia, please send an introductory email with your CV to. Please include responses to the following:
- Relevant tertiary education.
- Experience within ecological consulting (or strong ecological survey experience) including years within relevant roles.
- Understanding of environmental legislative context at Local, State and Commonwealth levels.
Example of when you have led or championed new thinking to push an environmental outcome in a business context.
Unit 7, 44-48 Bowral Street, BOWRAL, NSW 2576, Australia
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