Senior Ecologist/Project Manager- Anderson Environment

1 week ago


Newcastle City Council, Australia Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Full time

Senior Ecologist/Project Manager- Anderson Environment & Planning

Senior Ecologist/Project Manager- Anderson Environment & Planning
Location: 10 Darvall Street, Carrington, NSW, 2294
Employment Type: Full-time, with flexible working arrangements

About AEP
Anderson Environment & Planning is a dynamic & eclectic environmental consultancy. AEP provides high-level environmental services, advice, strategic direction and management for sectors including major projects, biodiversity offsetting, land development, energy/renewables, infrastructure, legal, conservation, government, mining and quarrying.

Based in our 2 offices in Carrington, Newcastle & Petersham, Sydney and serving clients across NSW, we’re a close-knit team of 60 professionals with a reputation for quality and a team culture that values hard work—plus a laugh along the way.

AEP are an established environmental consultancy and is proud to have one of the largest ecology teams in NSW, and are experts in all aspects of NSW biodiversity, bushfire and arboriculture planning and legislation. We assist clients at every stage of their planning, development and conservation projects, and regularly achieve favourable outcomes with consent authorities.

AEP has a faithful client base, many of which have collaborated with AEP since its foundation in 2013, working closely with Managing Director – Craig Anderson and the AEP leadership group, experienced and well-respected ecologists, Accredited Biodiversity Assessors, AQF5 Arborists and qualified Bushfire Planners.

As demand for our services grows, we’re seeking a Senior Ecologist who’s ready to lead, inspire, and occasionally bring the humour to our fast-paced environment with a solution focused mindset & a can-do attitude.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Ecologist with the expertise and confidence to take on complex projects, lead, provide guidance, share knowledge with their team and be the final word on major reports. This is a high-responsibility role that requires a seasoned professional comfortable with technical rigor, project management, and decision-making. If you know your stuff, you know what you need to do The right candidate would have experience in a consulting environment.

You’ll oversee significant projects from start to finish, act as a mentor to less tenured team members, and work closely with clients to deliver results that meet expectations. In addition to your technical skills, we’re looking for someone who can bring energy, adaptability, and a positive spirit to our team—ready to balance hard work with personability. Here at AEP, attitude is just as important as experience.

Key Responsibilities:
– Project Leadership: Take ownership of multiple, high-stakes projects, ensuring they are executed with quality, timeliness and attention to detail.
– Technical Authority: Writing complex reports whilst also serving as the final reviewer for peer reports, guaranteeing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with AEP’s standards.
– Mentorship & Team Building: Guide and develop less tenured team members, supporting their growth and ensuring the team’s work remains top-notch.
– Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and keeping communication clear and positive.
– Strategic Planning: Contribute to AEP’s growth by identifying process improvements, enhancing workflows, and supporting overall business strategy – to keep us moving and growing

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Essential:
– Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
– Extensive experience managing high-level ecological or environmental projects, ideally within a consulting environment.
– Strong skills in ecological assessments and compliance with environmental regulations
– Proven ability to oversee, refine, and deliver reports and project outcomes to the highest standards, with a “can-do” approach.
– High-level time management skills and the ability to handle complex projects independently & as part of a team.
– Self-motivated & able to prioritise every changing work efficiently based on urgency.
– OH&S commitment and safety standards compliance.
– Open NSW Driver Licence

Desirable:
– Biodiversity Assessor Accreditation, FPA Accreditation, and botany skills.
– Bushfire planning
– GIS mapping

Why Join AEP?
– Impact & Leadership: Take on a pivotal role with a team that values expertise and innovation, where you’ll have the freedom to lead and shape projects.
– Flexible Work Options: 10 Flexi days per year (1 a month between Feb-Nov, flexible working hours, hybrid work with no two days the same)
– Supportive, Lively Culture: Work with a friendly, dedicated team that values collaboration and isn’t afraid to share a laugh. A great & casual office environment – the opposite of ‘stuffy corporate’, with regular team lunches & various other initiatives

If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding role in a medium but mighty team, and you’re up for making an environmental impact with authenticity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s get started by emailing your Cover Letter and Resume to hr@andersonep.com.au

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