Ecologist
Core
Conduct flora and fauna surveys, prepare ecological assessments and reports, and assist in complex biodiversity deliverables for public and private clients.
Role type
Mid-level field ecologist (environmental consulting)
Builds
Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment Reports (BSSARs), Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports (BDARs), and regulatory compliance surveys
Domain
Environmental consulting, ecology, land rehabilitation
Required skills
Flora and Fauna identification, field survey execution, report writing, regulatory guideline application, project budget/schedule tracking
Preferred skills
BAM (Biodiversity Assessment Method) 2020 application, vegetation integrity plot analysis, threatened species surveying, BAM accreditation pathway
Technologies
Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) 2020, NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS) tools
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct flora and fauna surveys per regulatory standards; undertake safe fieldwork; prepare ecological reports and assessments; assist in complex biodiversity deliverables; track project budgets and schedules
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentorship pathway