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

Overview

Exciting range of projects across NSW, VIC and QLD. Opportunity to lead a team and conduct fieldwork nationally. Above-market salary with additional benefits.

Position

Full‐time permanent role offering flexibility for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork as needed, traveling across various regions of 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 in the resources and infrastructure, government and defense, residential, and aviation sectors.
• Lead and mentor fellow ecologists and fauna field team members.
• Oversee projects from initial scoping and client interactions to field flora and fauna surveys and 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 and approval procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in project management, field-based surveys, data analysis, and reporting, preferably with consulting experience.
• Experience in Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessments and offset strategies, including BSSARs, monitoring reports, and impact assessments (BDARs and FFAs).
• Strong vegetation community identification and botanical expertise within NSW, VIC or QLD.
• Existing BAM accreditation is an advantage; alternatively, a motivation and capability to become BAM accredited based on prior experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical ecological guidance on large-scale projects and technical supervision to junior team members.
• Extensive experience conducting ecological surveys in NSW or QLD.
• Willingness to travel throughout NSW, VIC or QLD for fieldwork assignments and to mentor junior team members.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and allowances aligned with experience level.
• Senior-level support to foster career growth.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Anniversary awards program.
• Generous employee referral initiative.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program access.
• Mentorship possibilities.
• Comprehensive paid parental leave policy.
• Participation in community fundraising events and engaging company culture.