Principal Ecologist
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Ecologist to lead our ecological initiatives and provide technical expertise to drive projects from start to finish. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing field survey programs, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth of our consultancy firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead ecological initiatives and provide technical expertise to drive projects from start to finish
- Oversee field survey programs and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes
- Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities
- Contribute to the growth of our consultancy firm
Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant ecological experience, preferably in a consulting environment
- Degree qualified in ecology, environmental science, zoology, botany or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing medium and large-scale ecological assessment and management projects, including field survey programs
- Strong safety mindset and ability to ensure all ecological activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and best practices
- Substantial experience in preparing and managing ecological impact assessments
- Experience working on infrastructure projects, including energy sector projects such as wind farms
- Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
- Demonstrate leadership abilities, including project management and team coordination
What We Offer:
- A role working with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
- Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
- #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health
- 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
About Umwelt:
Umwelt is one of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies, with 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.
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