Ecologist Opportunity
Are you a skilled ecologist seeking a dynamic role that blends fieldwork, strategy, and stakeholder engagement? We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a specialist in ecological advice.
As an ecologist, you will play a key role in managing environmental and heritage risks across rail infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Identifying environmental risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Conducting ecological assessments and targeted flora/fauna surveys
* Developing EMS documentation, including CEMPs and Conservation Management Plans
* Providing technical advice on vegetation management, fire prevention, and contaminated land
* Attending site inspections, pre-starts, and inductions, ensuring environmental controls are understood and followed
* Undertaking post-works inspections and verifying clean-up and compliance
* Preparing ecological reports and environmental investigation findings
* Delivering ecological awareness training and improving environmental understanding across teams
* Liaising with regulators and identifying permitting pathways for rail works
* Supporting stakeholder engagement, balancing biodiversity protection with operational needs, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our environmental obligations are met across a diverse and dynamic network
This is a hands-on role that requires someone who brings ecological expertise, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset to a dynamic infrastructure environment. We are looking for an applied ecologist with practical experience in infrastructure, construction, or land management; someone who thrives in the field and can confidently navigate compliance, permitting, and stakeholder engagement in an operational environment.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in Ecology, preferably diploma or higher in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Landscape Ecology, or a related discipline
* 3+ years' post-graduate hands-on ecological experience in environmental management, in infrastructure or land management settings (e.g. rail, roads, utilities) where ecological advice directly informs project delivery and compliance
* Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) Accredited Assessor
* Strong knowledge of Victorian flora and fauna, and relevant legislation (Vic & Commonwealth)
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and confidently
* A current Victorian driver licence and the ability to travel to site and work independently in the field
Benefits
This role offers a great mix of office and fieldwork with travel across regional Victoria. You will attend pre-start meetings, site inspections, and provide on-the-ground support to ensure environmental controls are understood and followed. Some evenings, weekends, overnight stays, and overtime may be required. All travel-related meals and accommodation are reimbursed. A Tool-of-Trade vehicle is provided, and accredited 4WD training can be arranged if needed.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an ecologist who is passionate about delivering value across a diverse network. If you have a strong track record of applying your ecological expertise in a dynamic infrastructure environment, we want to hear from you.
About This Role
This is not a research or academic role. We are looking for an ecologist who can confidently manage environmental and heritage risks across rail infrastructure projects. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for ecology and a drive to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by [insert timeframe]. We look forward to hearing from you.
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