Senior Ecologist

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEcologist Full time $140,000 - $170,000
Ecologist Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Ecologist to take on a leadership role within our team. As a Principal or Lead Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing a range of projects across NSW and QLD, conducting fieldwork, and mentoring junior team members.

  • This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team and conduct fieldwork nationally.
  • You will oversee ecological projects from scoping and client interactions through to final commercial delivery.

A key aspect of this role is your ability to nurture professional relationships with clients across various sectors, including resources and infrastructure, government, and defense.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a wide range of BDAR (Biodiversity Assessment and Reporting) and BSSAR (Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment and Reporting) projects.
  • Conduct fieldwork as needed, including travel across various regions of New South Wales, Queensland, and Australia.
  • Nurture professional relationships with clients spanning resources and infrastructure, government and defense, residential, and aviation sectors.
  • Take on leadership and mentoring roles within the field of ecology, guiding and supporting fellow ecologists and fauna field team members.
  • Oversee ecological projects from initial scoping and client interactions through field flora and fauna surveys to final commercial delivery.
  • Prepare research materials, conduct analysis, perform field surveys, carry out impact assessments, secure approvals, and craft technical reports.
  • Assist in creating submissions and proposals.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations at the Commonwealth, state, and local government levels, as well as relevant industry standards, practices, and approval procedures.
Requirements
  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of practical experience involving project management, field-based surveys, data analysis, and reporting, preferably with consulting experience.
  • Willingness to primarily engage with a team dedicated to delivering Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessments and offset strategies.
  • Highly desirable skills in vegetation community identification and botanical expertise within the regions of NSW or QLD.
  • Demonstrated ability to offer technical ecological guidance on diverse and large-scale projects, while also providing technical supervision to junior team members.
  • Extensive experience in conducting ecological surveys within the NSW or QLD regions.
  • Willingness to travel throughout NSW or QLD for fieldwork assignments.
  • Eagerness to mentor junior team members.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and allowances.
  • Senior-level support.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Anniversary awards program.
  • Employee referral initiative.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mentorship possibilities.
  • Paid parental leave policy.
  • Community fundraising events.

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