Ecology Manager

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**ocation**:Perth, WA

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**bout the Opportunity**

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eeking a passionate and collaborative Ecology Manager to join Consult Australia’s Medium Consultancy of the Year

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uilding on our 30-year history, you will lead our well-established Ecology team in Western Australia and help write the next chapter from our Perth office conveniently and centrally located on the South Perth Esplanade.

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ith the opportunity to lead, grow, and diversify Umwelt’s ecological work profile and ecological services in Western Australia, you will work collaboratively with our National Ecology Leader and WA Regional Manager on the development and implementation of your strategy to maintain and enhance our reputation in WA and across the nation.

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s a genuine values-based leader, you will manage and drive a strong team of skilled and passionate Ecologists, inspiring them to continue to deliver quality projects and outcomes, providing leadership in a manner consistent with our values. In consultation with other relevant managers, you will be responsible for the management of resources for the delivery of Umwelt’s ecology projects and services in Western Australia.

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**hat’s on Offer**

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ur people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:
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- n opportunity to work alongside our supportive and collaborative leadership team with a direct influence on business growth. A
-workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered. A
- n attractive salary package based on skills and experience, with potential relocation assistance available for interstate applicants. A
- dditional MeDays - an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering employees up to 12 additional leave days per year. F
- lexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance. P
- aid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. O
- pportunities to join the company’s Employee Share Plan (ESP). A
- ward winning wellbeing tools and initiatives. O
- pportunities to work over a wide geographic area across range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects.

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**bout you**

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e are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Ecology Manager who has:
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- degree or post graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental management, or other related discipline. P
- revious relevant team leadership and/or management experience in a consultancy environment. E
- xcellent relevant technical leadership skills, including strong peer review abilities. S
- trong understanding of business functions and relevant KPIs for success. S
- trong knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/guidelines. I
- nclusive leader with the ability to relate to employees and key stakeholders at all levels and place a priority on building and developing a team and peers. D
- emonstrated excellence in building strong and trusted relationships with clients. D
- emonstrated competency in business development. K
- nowledge and experience within the ecology service line. T
- rack record of delivering ecological projects on time and within budget. A
- bility to make commercial and operational decisions that drive sustained business success. O
- utstanding interpersonal and leadership capabilities. T
- he ability to be a creative and innovative thinker. C
- uriosity, resilience, and empathy.

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**bout Umwelt**

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ith three decades of experience and eight locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy, resources, and the urban development sector. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operation, and decommissioning.

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t Umwelt, workplace culture is paramount. Our people are our most important asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow with a collaborative and supportive environment and engaging project opportunities. Continue to expand your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed as part of a consultancy that puts its people first.

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**iversity and Inclusion**

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ur vision is to make a difference for our clients, our people, and the world around us. We rely on the diversity and unique experiences that each of our employees bring to deliver on this vision. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in the workplace.

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e support and promote a family-friendly working environment, and we offer a range of family-friendly work practices that allow our team members to balance their work commitments with their family responsibilities. This includes flexible work arrangeme