Elevate Your Career as a Senior Ecologist

We are seeking a seasoned Senior or Principal Terrestrial Ecologist with BAM accreditation to take a lead role in supporting the Ecology practice across the NSW region. As part of our Environment team, you will join a highly regarded group of industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology working on exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in providing strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. They will be empowered to grow and build their reputation as an industry leader through conference presentations, professional memberships and mentoring up and coming Ecologists.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career and contribute to the success of our team.

• Providing expert advice to a variety of infrastructure and natural resource management projects for private and public sector clients
• Leading and coordinating environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity and habitat
• Delivering high-quality environmental analysis, research and field surveys
• Preparing and delivering technical reports for clients and participating in proposal and tender production
• Establishing and driving a culture of efficient and effective delivery of all projects within Ecology
• Managing the delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost, and quality of delivery
• Contributing to strategic planning and implementation of initiatives within the business unit
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with allocated projects and new opportunities
• Promoting a culture of high performance, delivery and continuous improvement and mentoring and coaching more junior team members
• Supporting the Business Development Leader and others across the company on opportunities and pursuits

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or Ecology
• A minimum of 5 years' postgraduate Ecology experience ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment
• Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation (or working towards)
• Demonstrated identification skills in New South Wales flora, fauna and ecological communities
• Thorough knowledge of relevant NSW / ACT standards and legislation
• A valid driver's license, with 4wd experience preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal/external clients and develop skills in junior staff
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and encourage collaboration
• Strong commercial acumen to financially manage projects and seek out new business development opportunities

• Genuine flexible working arrangements, including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
• Learning and talent development programs, including global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for personal development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A supportive team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables
• Professional memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

We are a collaborative community of over 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. Our team brings together expertise from various disciplines and industries to deliver innovative solutions that advance the quality of life in communities worldwide.

We prioritize healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. Our employees enjoy numerous benefits, including sporting events, fundraising, volunteering, learning opportunities, and social activities.

If this position interests you, please submit your application online.