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Ecological Consultant

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Umwelt Full time
About Umwelt

Umwelt is a leading environmental consultancy with over three decades of experience and a national presence. Our team of experts provides specialized advice to clients across various sectors, including resources, infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality ecological assessments and management projects, leveraging our extensive scientific expertise and thorough evaluations of biodiversity. Our services are in high demand due to the growing need for environmental impact assessments in the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Ecologist to spearhead our ecological initiatives, providing leadership and technical expertise to guide projects from inception to completion. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering field survey programs, preparing high-quality deliverables, and cultivating client relationships.

Your role will involve a variety of field and office-based activities, with opportunities to travel nationwide as part of a national team. You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, including project management and team coordination, as well as excellent communication skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

Key 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
  • DEECA Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) Habitat Hectares training and competency check is highly desirable
  • Strong safety mindset, ensuring 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, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities, including project management and team coordination
  • Current Australian driver's license
What We Offer
  • A role working alongside experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally
  • Opportunities to work nationally across sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects
  • Additional 'Me' Days: an Umwelt initiative offering staff one paid leave day per month (up to 12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health and wellbeing
  • Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
  • Opportunities to join the company's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
  • Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
  • A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
  • A competitive salary based on skills and experience
Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. 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.

We actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan and collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation. We are proud to be an organization that values and celebrates the unique perspectives and contributions of our employees.