When you join Niche, you'll be joining a connected community of technical specialists, strategists and sustainability consultants.
We are Ecologists, Botanists, Aboriginal & Historic Heritage Consultants, Archaeologists, Environmental Engineers, Architects and Spatial Analysts.
We have different backgrounds, skills, life experiences and perspectives, but we have some important things in common.
We're here to do work that matters.
Work that will have a lasting impact on our clients, our communities, our environment and our futures.
We know that to achieve that as a community, each one of us must find our own place to belong.
Each member of our community must be empowered, supported and trusted to perform their unique role.
Finding your niche does not mean limiting yourself or constraining your ambitions.
It's more about focus, deepening your expertise so you can increase your impact.
We want you to look back on what you achieved at Niche and say, This is where I did the best work of my life.
And we will do everything we can to empower you to achieve that.
BELONG TO AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY The foundations of our support We are unashamedly optimistic about our ability to create meaningful change.
Niche was founded on a desire to do things better.
And on the realisation that standard approaches to environmental management did not always fit our clients' complex challenges.
Delivering the solutions our clients and communities need requires us to empower and trust our people with the flexibility, autonomy and resources they need, and to provide leadership and support so they can do their best work.
This support has been built around 4 pillars that have been defined by our people.
We've been championing flexible and remote work since we were established in 2009.
Now we're extending it further to support you to do your best work, and take care of all the other aspects of your life.
I appreciate that Niche gives me the choice to work flexibly from anywhere in the country.
Our working environment is collaborative and trusting and motivates each one of us to deliver excellence.
Deretta Brown, Business Analyst
- Flexible and remote working options to structure work around your life
- Options to take additional life leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment
- Annual salary review and industry benchmarking
- Competitive time in lieu policy and allowances for your time out in the field
And you'll have the flexibility to take your career where you want to go.
Niche have been supportive in allowing me the flexibility I needed to complete my doctorate with the Australian National University.
I was employed by Niche as an experienced ecology consultant with six months remaining of my degree.
They allowed me flexible working hours around research meetings, and the capacity to work less hours for the final weeks of my degree.
Dr Cara Parsons, Experienced Consultant - Ecology
- Mentoring program to connect you to a network of industry leaders
- Flexible career paths and learning programs across technical and people leadership
- Discipline-specific training and accreditation
- Professional development and membership support
- Additional leave and allowance to support your professional development
The cornerstone of our organisation is a vibrant community where all our people can belong and build meaningful connections.
That community extends out to the communities we serve.
It's been great to have some paid time off to take a break from work to look after the new addition, as well as hang out with the family, relax, adjust and take it all in.
I'm looking forward to trying the primary carer role later in the year! Simon Tweed, Manager - Natural Capital
We foster this through a range of offerings that support your health, belonging and wellbeing.
- Social club and events in our office locations
- Regular team in-person connections
- Employee referral bonus
- Emotional and physical wellbeing programs
- Employee assistance program
- Generous parental leave entitlements and support for return to work
- Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
- Evaluated and recorded numerous significant areas and artefacts across Australia
- Thousands of nation-building projects delivered in Australia
- First and largest number of Biodiversity Stewardship Sites in NSW
- Evaluated and protected thousands of hectares of habitat across Australia.
We are responsible, we are accountable, and we deliver on our commitments.
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We are proud to offer superior advice and clever solutions.
We strive to be the best at what we do and to exceed expectations.
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Care We care; for each other, our business partners, working safely and sustaining the environment.
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Integrity We have the strength and principles to operate honestly and ethically.
We build strong, balanced relationships founded on respect.
Join our team Do you want to make an impact working on some of the most consequential, challenging and inspiring projects in your industry?
We're looking for people to join our diverse community.
Bring your experience and find a place you can thrive.
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Consultant - Botanist NSW Hybrid
Full-Time
Role overview
We have a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate experienced ecologist/botanist to join our team.
You will be responsible for providing technical interpretation and advice in response to client needs, field work and reporting, and gain exposure to project management and client liaison, with the support of seniors.
This role collaborates with the Manager and team members to ensure Project Delivery Excellence.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia.
With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to address their environmental and social challenges.
- Coordinate and lead fieldwork for ecological assessments.
- Effectively contribute to project deliverables, field work and data management as required and guided/review by senior team members.
- Prepare reports for routine projects, with review required.
- Use effective project management processes to contribute to successful project delivery.
- Contribute to/lead biodiversity assessments, including impact assessments (BDARs and FFAs), monitoring reports and targeted surveys.
Qualifications and experience
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data.
- Highly competent in report writing.
- Good technical skills and strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience with information collection, analysis, interpretation and leading technical report production.
- Demonstrated experience in individual or team project delivery.
Why join Niche?
- Collaborative, supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
- Professional development and career growth support
- Flexible work arrangements and generous Time in Lieu policy for fieldwork
How to apply
If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to.
Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply.
Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing.
We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn't fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.
Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this prospect.
Senior Ecologist - BBUS NSW Hybrid
Full-Time
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our growing team in NSW.
This role involves leading ecological assessments, guiding junior staff, and managing projects to deliver ecological and environmental services to our clients, with a focus on leading and implementing bird and bat utilisation surveys (BBUS) to support windfarm assessments.
As a Senior Ecologist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work with a passionate team, and help shape positive environmental outcomes.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia.
With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to address their environmental and social challenges.
- Lead ecological surveys, impact assessments and offset investigations.
- Lead the delivery of bird and bat risk assessments, utilisation surveys and adaptive management plans.
- Lead the delivery of high-quality technical reports and provide technical review of team deliverables.
- Act as Project Manager, from planning through to completion.
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