Environmental Impact Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join our Sydney Natural Resources & Agriculture team.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with private and public sector clients to provide effective land management decision-making and project solutions. This role offers a variety of work, including biodiversity values and constraints assessments, impact and offset assessments, and monitoring and management services related to project approvals and natural area management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • $120,000 - $150,000 per annum salary range
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work options

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about environmental conservation and have the necessary skills and experience, please submit your application.



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