Principal Ecologist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia nrmjoEnvironmental jobs, NRM Full time
Lead the Change Towards a Sustainable Future

We are seeking a passionate and quality-driven Ecologist/Botanist to join our growing Environmental group, working within our Natural Resources team across Victoria and interstate.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement ecological investigations, including baseline ecological surveys, existing condition reports, significant impact assessments, targeted flora and fauna surveys, and offset suitability surveys.
  • Analyze data, create maps, and assess impacts.
  • Conduct fieldwork across Victoria and interstate.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, including investigation reports, constraints assessments, species management plans, offset strategies, and environmental impact statements.
  • Manage ecology projects and client relationships.
  • Develop proposals and mentor junior staff.
  • Participate in technical leadership initiatives across the environment team.
Requirements:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field.
  • Significant proven relevant ecological experience (ideally 10 years+), preferably within a consulting environment.
  • Proven experience of habitat and protected species surveys.
  • Experience with GIS desktop and data collection packages such as ESRI ArcGIS.
  • Working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian environmental legislation relating to the environment and an understanding of the relevant planning systems.
  • Understanding of the principles of Habitat Hectare assessments (VQA accreditation highly advantageous).
  • Experience delivering ecological field programs, including baseline and targeted surveys.
  • Victorian driving license.
About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.

We offer a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

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