Ecological Leader

Our organization is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join our team in Orange, NSW. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and provide high-level technical advice across a variety of ecological and town planning projects.

• Permanent, Full-time
• Orange, NSW

As a Senior Ecologist, you will support the Principal Ecologist and Town Planning team by:

• Delivering technical ecological interpretation and advice across diverse projects
• Leading fieldwork programs, reporting, and client liaison
• Mentoring and supervising ecologists and subcontracted technicians
• Applying your deep knowledge of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and biodiversity policies

• Work on-site full-time with occasional flexibility
• Provide expert ecological advice and input across town planning and environmental projects
• Manage and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Lead project reporting, contract negotiations, invoicing, and performance assessments
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Promote the organization's environmental capabilities and contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies, standards, and procedures
• Supervise and mentor team members and support their professional development

• Extensive experience working with a wide range of environmental planning projects
• 5-10 years of experience in a Senior Ecological role
• Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant field and BAM accreditation
• Current Drivers Licence for occasional field work

• A recognised technical expert in ecological management and deep understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policy
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management skills with a focus on quality and delivery
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills