Ecological Project Development Specialist

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Umwelt Full time

About Umwelt

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

Our national biodiversity team is renowned for its wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise and robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand, driven by new and exciting projects across the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to provide specialist advice that balances development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results for the best possible environmental outcome.

Opportunity Overview

As a valued member of our respected National Ecology team, you will enhance Umwelt's reputation for ecological projects throughout Victoria and expand our service capacity in this area. We seek an experienced Ecological Project Development Specialist with broad experience in fieldwork, assessments, legislative knowledge, and strong reporting and project management skills.

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced Ecological Project Development Specialist 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

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on skills and experience. Your annual salary will be approximately $80,000 - $120,000 AUD, depending on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we provide generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits, as well as paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. You will also have opportunities to join the company's Employee Share Plan (ESP) and participate in our workplace culture of learning and personal development.

About Us

We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're proud to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

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