Senior Terrestrial Ecologist Job Description
The role of a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist is to provide strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges.
This position involves leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity, and habitat.
As a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist, you will deliver environmental analysis, research, and field surveys, as well as technical reports for clients and participate in proposal and tender production.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing advice to infrastructure and natural resource management projects for private and public sector clients
* Leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems
* Delivering environmental analysis, research, and field surveys
* Delivery of technical reports for clients and participating in proposal and tender production
Required skills and qualifications include:
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology
* Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate ecology experience ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment
* Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation (or working towards)
* Demonstrated identification skills in New South Wales flora, fauna, and ecological communities
* Thorough knowledge of relevant NSW/ACT standards and legislation
Benefits include:
* Genuine flexible working arrangements
* Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
* Learning and talent development programs
* Mentoring for personal development and the opportunity to mentor others
This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to build their reputation as industry leaders through conference presentations, professional memberships, and mentoring up-and-coming ecologists.
We are serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, encourage collaboration, and have strong commercial acumen to financially manage projects and seek out new business development opportunities.
Position includes both office and fieldwork, and the applicant must be physically able to stand and work in the field, including in remote areas for extended periods of time.