Principal Ecologist, NSW (Sydney)
Core
Lead ecological initiatives, deliver field survey programs on complex/remote sites, and prepare high-quality biodiversity assessment deliverables for resources, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Ecologist (Consultancy)
Builds
Ecological assessments, impact analyses, and biodiversity offset strategies
Domain
Environmental science / Ecology / Resources & Infrastructure
Required skills
Ecological assessment, habitat surveying, impact analysis, project management, stakeholder management, report writing, regulatory compliance, team leadership, business development
Preferred skills
NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme accreditation
Technologies
Field survey equipment, GIS, ecological modeling software
Responsibilities
Spearhead ecological initiatives from inception to completion, lead field survey programs on remote sites, cultivate client relationships and identify new business opportunities, mentor staff and foster professional development, contribute to the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in NSW
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities