Senior Ecologist
Core
Conduct ecological surveys, prepare environmental reports, and develop management plans to assist clients with environmental approvals and impact assessments for infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior Ecologist (IC)
Builds
Ecological impact assessments, vegetation clearance assessments, ecological management plans, offset management plans, and monitoring reports for infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Ecology / Infrastructure development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecological survey design and execution, vegetation and biodiversity assessment, threatened species identification, ecological monitoring, GIS and spatial data management, knowledge of Australian biodiversity legislation (EPBC Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act), report writing, project planning.
Preferred skills
BAM Accreditation, experience in NSW bioregions, membership in scientific organizations, participation in workshops and conferences.
Technologies
GIS, mapping tools, Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) framework
Responsibilities
Conduct flora and fauna surveys, assess native vegetation, prepare ecological assessment reports, contribute to project scoping and proposals, manage ecological monitoring programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC