Principal + team lead ecologists - nsw, vic + qld (melbourne)

Exciting range of projects across NSW, VIC and QLD.

• Opportunity to lead a team and conduct fieldwork nationally.
• Above Market Salary with extra benefits.

These are full‐time permanent positions that offer the flexibility of remote work. As a Principal or Lead Ecologist you will:

• Conduct fieldwork as needed, including travel across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Australia.
• Manage a wide range of BDAR (Biodiversity Assessment and Reporting) and BSSAR (Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment and Reporting) projects across the state.
• Nurture professional relationships with clients spanning the resources and infrastructure, government and defense, residential, and aviation sectors.
• Tackle leadership and mentoring roles within the field of ecology, guiding and supporting fellow ecologists and fauna field team members.
• Oversee ecological projects from initial scoping and client interactions, through field flora and fauna surveys, to final commercial delivery.
• Prepare research materials, conduct analysis, perform field surveys, carry out impact assessments, secure approvals, and craft technical reports.
• Assist in the creation of submissions and proposals.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations at the Commonwealth, state, and local government levels, as well as relevant industry standards, practices, and approval procedures.

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or a related field.
• Ideally a minimum of 8 years of practical experience involving project management, field‐based surveys, data analysis, and reporting, preferably with consulting experience.
• A willingness to primarily engage with a team dedicated to delivering Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessments and offset strategies, which may include ecological reports such as BSSARs, monitoring reports, and impact assessments (BDARs and FFAs).
• Highly desirable skills in vegetation community identification and botanical expertise within the regions of NSW, VIC or QLD.
• Existing BAM accreditation is a distinct advantage; alternatively, motivation and capability to become BAM accredited based on prior experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to offer technical ecological guidance on diverse and large‐scale projects, while also providing technical supervision to junior team members.
• Extensive experience in conducting ecological surveys within the NSW or QLD regions.
• Willingness to travel throughout NSW, VIC or QLD for fieldwork assignments.
• Eagerness to mentor junior team members.

• Senior‐level support to foster your career growth within the organization.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Anniversary awards programme.
• Generous employee referral initiative.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mentorship possibilities.
• A comprehensive paid parental leave policy.
• Participation in community fundraising events and an engaging company culture.

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We look forward to working with you.

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