- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar).
- Terrestrial flora survey experience and strong botanical identification skills, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams, is desirable.
- Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types is highly regarded.
- A willingness to support the team on all ecological survey types, including fauna surveys.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and management of ecological surveys for large scale development or environmental offsetting projects.
- Project management skills will be highly regarded.
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients and government agencies, as well as other staff.
- 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. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality.
- A high level of motivation and self-direction.
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work.
- A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally.
- Opportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects.
- Additional #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative that offers staff an additional day of paid leave per month (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 Umwelt'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.
- Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training.
- A competitive salary based on skills and experience.
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Senior Ecologist - Sydney, Australia - Umwelt
Description
Description
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join our team due to the strong growth & forward pipeline of work for our business. Be a part of a supportive, skilled, and growing team
Our biodiversity services continue to grow on the back of new and exciting Projects, including within the renewable energy, Defence, infrastructure, and resource sectors. To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Ecologist who is looking to progress their career in ecological consulting, with our Sydney ecology team. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant, would enjoy dealing with clients and managing projects, and would have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. At a national level, you would participate or drive technical working groups and contribute to the delivery of ecological field programs and reporting.
As a Senior Ecologist, you will work closely with our NSW Ecology Manager and other key personnel to deliver quality project outcomes.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with approximately 5+ years of experience (or similar) who has:
About Umwelt
With three decades of experience and eight locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals collaborating with clients across a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy, resources, and urban development. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operations, and decommissioning.
At 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.
What we offer
Our 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:
Diversity and Inclusion
Our 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.
Our team is privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we are actively progressing, as a team, the commitments we have made in our own Reconciliation Action Plan. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We 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 arrangements, paid parental leave and additional #MeDays, as well as a range of established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives.
If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at
Join the Umwelt Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
Applications close 30 August 2023; however, we will be interviewing suitable candidates as soon as they are identified and may fill the role prior to this date. We therefore request that you make your application for this role as soon as possible.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Role Type
Hybrid
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Mid-level Senior
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