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 Senior 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 assist the ecological team in problem‐solving and devising solutions to complex ecological issues, preparing proposals, reviewing reports, and conducting field investigations across various terrestrial ecosystems. You will contribute to high‐level reporting, provide ecological advice, and support the identification of environmental constraints and opportunities across ecological and multi‐disciplinary projects.
This position also involves mentoring of junior 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 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:
* Undergraduate Bachelor of Science / Environmental Science / Applied Science / Natural Resource Management or equivalent in related discipline, with high levels of academic achievement.
* Maintain a current Class C Drivers License and ability to drive manual vehicles.
* Minimum of eight to ten plus 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.
* Proven ability to write clear and concise technical reports (e.g., BARs, BSSARs, BDARs, REFs, EISs, SISs, VMPs, offset strategies, species‐specific management plans, weed management plans, nest box management plans). Advanced ability to produce high quality reports and review reports prepared by others, ensuring scientific accuracy and clarity.
* Extensive experience in delivering all aspects and scales of ecological field surveys and statutory assessments, including knowledge of techniques, government standards / policies, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
* Extensive experience and knowledge in interpreting and
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