Senior Ecologist

We are a team of vibrant professionals with over three decades of experience, servicing a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, sustainability, defence, regulation and policy, critical minerals, and urban development. Our services include fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management, from concept and feasibility to delivery and operation.

Our national biodiversity team is known for their technical expertise and robust biodiversity assessments. We are committed to providing specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.

We are seeking a senior ecologist to enhance our reputation for ecological projects throughout Victoria and expand our service capacity in this area. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in fieldwork, assessments, legislative knowledge, and strong reporting and project management skills.

Our ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Senior Ecologist, with proficient ecological survey, reporting, and assessment capabilities. A passion for fieldwork and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes are essential. In return, we offer support for your technical growth, flexible working arrangements, and recognition of your achievements within our supportive and collaborative team.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist who has the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology (or similar)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Consulting and/or client/regulator side ecology experience
• Experience with Victorian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
• DEECA Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) Habitat Hectares training and competency check is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparing and reviewing reports, and ensuring final quality delivery
• Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work
• Potential interest in team lead roles, with experience and/or enthusiasm for managing and developing a team of ecologists

We are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• Work alongside experienced professionals who support your professional growth.
• Opportunities to work across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative that offers staff up to an additional day of paid leave per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health and wellbeing.
• 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
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.