Overview
Are you seeking a relaxed lifestyle in Northern NSW, within a friendly team with a great work-life balance?
Are you looking for rewarding work in stunning and diverse natural environments?
Is a career with genuine growth opportunities and flexible working conditions a part of your goals?
Then we are the place for you.
About GeoLINK
GeoLINK has been servicing northern NSW for over 30 years and is a leading multi-disciplinary environmental, planning and design consultancy that takes a different path to most. We genuinely value our staff and place the focus on a good work-life balance where company events, community volunteering, training and flexible working environments are all key to our success. Our principal services are planning, environmental assessment, ecology, civil and environmental engineering and urban design. We have offices in Lennox Head, Coffs Harbour and Armidale with staff frequently working between them. With a history of strong long-standing client relationships, project success and a reputation as an employer of choice, GeoLINK prides itself on being a highly desirable place to work.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Ecologist to join our friendly and dynamic Ecology team to be based out of any of our three offices.
Your key focus will be to manage and lead the ecology team. This will involve mentoring, problem-solving and devising solutions to complex ecological issues, preparing and reviewing proposals, writing and reviewing reports, and conducting field investigations across various terrestrial ecosystems. You will contribute to high-level reporting, provide ecological advice, and manage the identification of environmental constraints and opportunities across ecological and multi-disciplinary projects.
This position also involves mentoring of junior and mid-level members of the team and leading inter-disciplinary project teams. Excellent communication skills will be essential to develop contacts and networks to assist in marketing and developing new business too.
What we can offer you
* A highly competitive salary package.
* Flexible working conditions to suit your needs.
* Negotiable welcome bonus and moving costs package.
* An interesting and challenging role tailored to your interests.
* Direct input to the way we develop business and opportunity to shape the teams goals.
* Support and mentoring from our management team and a tailored training budget.
* A great working environment within a close-knit friendly and collaborative team.
* A company that seeks out fulfilling, worthwhile projects that really make a difference.
* The chance to experience unique ecosystems and landscapes in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of NSW.
Essential skills and experience
* Bachelor of Science/ Environmental Science/ Applied Science/ Natural Resource Management or equivalent in related discipline (Ecology, Zoology or Botany etc), with high levels of academic achievement.
* Maintain a current Class C Drivers License and ability to drive manual vehicles.
* Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in ecological or environmental consulting, including demonstrated capability in leading and managing complex projects. Experience in local or state government preparing or assessing similar duties will also be considered.
* BAM accredited assessor under the NSW Biodiversity Accredited Assessor System, with broad experience
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