Ecological Consultant Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to lead ecological/zoological assessments and contribute to the delivery of projects for a leading consultancy firm.
The role involves delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, conducting environmental analyses and mapping, research, and field surveys, and preparing technical environmental reports, proposals, and tenders.
As Senior/Principal Ecologist/Zoologist, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best practice across the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, biodiversity surveys, impact and offset assessments, and ecological management plans
* Conducting environmental analyses and mapping, research, and field surveys
* Preparing Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements
* Providing advice on the relevant regulatory framework and project approval pathway
* Writing technical environmental reports, proposals, and tenders
* Planning and managing projects with a range of complexity and scale
* Undertaking technical reviews
* Building relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities
* Mentoring junior staff and assisting with their professional development
Requirements:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Ecologist/Zoologist with:
* 10+ years' experience in biodiversity impact assessment
* Tertiary qualifications in zoology, ecology, or related discipline
* Extensive experience in leading ecological/zoological inputs and directing teams of field surveyors on large-scale projects
* Experience in the preparation of bushfire risk assessments would be beneficial
* Excellent experience in the WA ecological/zoological consultancy market, with a strong external-facing, client-orientated approach
* Excellent understanding of WA regional ecosystems and State/Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy
* Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments for EIAs
* Proven track record in winning work
* Willingness and/or experience in managing and training junior staff
* Full Australian Driving licence
What We Offer:
Our company offers highly flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programs, discretionary performance bonuses, wellness days, and purchased leave options.
Our diverse global team works with the world's leading organizations to help them operationalize sustainability at pace and scale.