Senior Ecologist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for?

Our established Sydney Natural Resources & Agriculture team are seeking Senior Ecologists , specialising in biodiversity impact assessment, management and offsetting. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

With scope for a long-term career path as part of a truly global organisation, you will partner with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders as you branch out and take the next step in your career. Now is the perfect time to take on exciting new career challenge, enjoying the support of passionate leaders, ongoing professional development opportunities and all the resources you need to succeed.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Contributing to the delivery of biodiversity values and constraints assessments, impact and offset assessments and monitoring and management services related to project approvals and natural area management Assisting ecology team members in the application of the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) Biodiversity impact assessment and offsetting for high profile major projects and preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements Provision of advice and direction regarding relevant regulatory frameworks and project approval pathways Leading the delivery of proposals and technical reports for clients Managing and delivering projects on time and within budget and to required quality standards Maintaining relationships with clients and regulatory agencies Assisting in mentoring and training of junior staff

What you will bring to the team:

Experience in biodiversity impact assessment and offsetting Accreditation to apply the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) – or working towards accreditation Demonstrated skills in the development and delivery of effective ecological assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting Demonstrated experience in botanical survey and vegetation management and experience in the application of the BAM Demonstrated skills in flora and fauna species identification, plant community type mapping and threatened ecological community identification Knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy with respect to listed threatened matters, biodiversity assessment, offsetting and management Knowledge of ecological communities across various environments in NSW Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well-developed interpersonal skills: a team player who builds rapport with both internal & external stakeholders communicates and is able to provide technical review and guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology or related discipline

Interested? Apply now.
Contact: Sarah Henderson
Email:

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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