Senior Ecologist

One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultanciesIndustry Leading Ecology TeamAdditional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)
About UmweltAt Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment.
With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.
Our national biodiversity team is known for our wide ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
About the Opportunity:As a member of our NSW Ecology team, you will contribute to Umwelt’s reputation for ecological projects across NSW and grow our service capacity in this area. We are looking for senior and associate ecologist candidates with diverse experience in field work, assessments, legislative awareness and solid reporting and project management skills.
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Senior Ecologist, and have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. In return, we will support your technical growth, allow flexible working arrangements and celebrate your achievements as a member of our supportive and collaborative team.
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)5+ years relevant experienceAccreditation or experience under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme is highly desirableTerrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teamsDemonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity offsetting projectsExperienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team membersDemonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial dataStrong verbal and written communication skills including experience preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final qualityHighly motivated with a strong team commitmentBe willing to work flexible hours and travel for work
What We OfferOur 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:
A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionallyOpportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects#MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days offFlexible work arrangements to support a work/life balanceGenerous additional hours policy and working away from home benefitsPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary carersOpportunities 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 mentorshipEstablished and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on trainingA competitive salary based on skills and experience
Diversity and Inclusion At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.
The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with traditional owners and communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.
Join the Umwelt Team If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply online. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.