Ecologist

Our NSW team is continuing to grow and diversify our range of clients, especially in the impact assessment and renewables industries. We are looking for Ecologists to join our NSW teams based in Sydney & Newcastle to support this growth.

**Your Impact**:

- Project manage and deliver environmental surveys and impact assessments of terrestrial ecosystems, specifically flora and fauna, biodiversity and habitat;
- Assist in and supervise field surveys including terrestrial flora and fauna;
- Production of high-quality technical reports; and
- Identify issues and problems and develop & deliver appropriate solutions

**What you need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualifications in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or related field;
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in either an environmental consultancy or the public sector including undertaking ecological/environmental surveys and report production;
- High level flora and fauna identification skills;
- Ability to use information technology including Microsoft office software and appropriate field equipment;
- Experience working with a wide range of environmental planning projects;
- Solid report writing skills;
- Comprehensive interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Driver’s licence essential, 4wd experience and accreditation preferable;
- Project management skills preferred but not essential; and
- Flexibility to travel for field work

**What’s on Offer**

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

- Certified Family Inclusive workplace - Flexible Work Arrangements available;
- Professional Membership reimbursements;
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave;
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a. plus other health and wellness initiatives;
- $300 field hiking boot reimbursement;
- Mobile phone allowance;
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme, public holiday swaps + salary packaging;
- Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning etc; and
- Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

**About RPS**

RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. We are a global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries our people are as diverse as the communities and clients we represent. Together, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities. We are easy to work with, we are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy.

**Our Commitment**

We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

**Additional information**

These positions includes both office and fieldwork and you must be physically able to stand and work in the field including in remote areas for extended periods of time.

This position will allow you to continue to develop your knowledge and experience within the environmental field whilst being recognised as a key contributor to various existing and future projects throughout NSW.

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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