Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia nrmjoEnvironmental jobs, NRM Full time

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian environmental consultancy. We have strong reputation for technical excellence in the delivery of engineering and scientific services, with specialised skills across environmental and ecological services, hydrogeology, hydrology, and hydraulics, integrated water management, geomorphology, environmental planning, civil and environmental engineering. We are dedicated to work that improves communities and the environment, by combining science, engineering, and practical design. We have over 140 team members across Australia and New Zealand, and growing.

Don't let the name Water Technology fool you, since our merger with Molino Stewart in 2022, we have strengthened our services and are a team of environmental scientists and ecologists working across a range of terrestrial, coastal and riparian environments - both across NSW and around Australia.

We are an inclusive employer, recognising individual differences, embracing individual strengths, and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We aspire for each employee to become industry gurus and encourage staff to leverage 'being an insider' and access the company network to become a thought-leader.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Consultant to manage our NSW team of environmental scientists and ecologists (our main NSW office is in Parramatta). This role has a focus on:

Managing a small team of environmental scientists and ecologists. This includes team management, as well as providing mentoring and guidance to junior members of the team. Support our Technical lead. Leading terrestrial and riparian ecological field investigations, report preparation and biodiversity assessments and undertaking broader environmental investigations and impact assessments. Provide advice and technical input on a range Environmental Impact Assessments under NSW and Commonwealth Environmental Legislation, including SEEs, REFs, PEAs and EIAs. Managing your own projects, including signing off on reports produced by junior team members. Liaise and consult with Clients across NSW and national, and plan and undertake business development. Preparing proposals and input for tenders in NSW and Nationally.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Senior or Principal level Environmental Consultant based in or close to our office at Parramatta. We are open to Senior level consultants who are looking for that next step in their career and demonstrates people leadership and management for a few years at some point in their professional career.

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science and/or ecology essential. BAM accreditation is highly desirable but not essential. If not, then eligibility and willingness to obtain certification is preferred. Sound experience with Sydney Basin ecology and undertaking ecological survey in the vegetation communities of NSW. At least 8 years' experience in environmental impact assessments & approvals within a consulting environment (we are looking for a Senior or Principal level person). Thorough knowledge of the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act & related legislation is essential. Highly developed interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills. Project management and budgeting skills. Demonstrated project management and leadership experience, specifically the in managing day to day running of small teams. Unrestricted work rights in Australia.

This is a full-time position, however, we encourage return to work parents to



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