Senior Ecologist

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Umwelt Full time
About Umwelt

Umwelt is a leading environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services. With over three decades of experience and a national presence, we offer a wide range of services to clients across various sectors.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our highly respected national Ecology team. As a Senior Ecologist, you will contribute to our reputation for ecological projects across Perth and grow our service capacity in this area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct terrestrial flora and fauna surveys, including planning and coordinating field teams
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and fellow team members
  • Collect and interpret ecological and spatial data
  • Prepare and review reports to final quality
  • Project manage medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity projects
What We Offer
  • A role working with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
  • Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
  • #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health
  • 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
About You

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

  • Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
  • 6+ years relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and environmental policies
  • Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
  • Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity projects
  • Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience in preparing and reviewing reports
  • Highly motivated with a strong team commitment

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