Senior Ecologist, Newcastle

• One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Fun, collaborative team with diverse ecology projects and a vibrant company culture
• Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits

About Umwelt

With over three decades of experience and nine locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals servicing a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, sustainability, defence, regulation and policy, critical minerals, and urban development. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operation, and decommissioning.

Our national biodiversity team is known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.

About the Opportunity:

As a member of our highly respected NSW Ecology team, you will contribute to Umwelt's reputation for ecological projects across NSW and grow our service capacity in this area. We are looking for senior and associate ecologist candidates with diverse experience in field work, assessments, legislative awareness and solid reporting and project management skills.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Senior Ecologist, and have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. In return, we will support your technical growth, allow flexible working arrangements and celebrate your achievements as a member of our supportive and collaborative team.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist who has the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Accreditation or experience under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme is highly desirable
• Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
• Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

What We Offer

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally
• Opportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative that offers staff an additional day of paid leave per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Opportunities to join the company's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

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