Principal Ecologist
Core
Lead ecological assessments, risk management, and environmental approvals for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and minimizing ecological impacts.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Ecologist (Infrastructure/Environment)
Builds
Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and flora/fauna survey data.
Domain
Infrastructure construction, transport, water, and environment sectors in Australia.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecological survey techniques, vegetation and habitat assessment, environmental legislation compliance, report writing, stakeholder engagement, risk management, project tendering support, flora and fauna survey design, environmental management planning.
Preferred skills
Consulting firm experience, professional association membership eligibility, site-based problem solving.
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Lead pivotal documents like EIS, EIA, and EMP; design and coordinate targeted flora and fauna surveys; conduct detailed assessments of vegetation and habitat quality; write and review comprehensive reports; develop recommendations to mitigate ecological impacts; integrate compliance into project delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC