Experienced Ecologist
Core
Managing ecological projects from planning to delivery, leading flora and fauna surveys, and providing practical ecological advice to support planning and approvals.
Role type
Senior IC ecologist (botany specialist)
Builds
Ecological assessments, technical reports, and biodiversity management solutions for clients and government approvals.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Ecology / Botany
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecology consulting, flora and fauna surveys, NSW legislation and policy knowledge, GIS desktop software (ESRI, ArcGIS, QGIS), data collection tools (ArcGIS Fieldmap, Survey123), project management, budgeting, stakeholder relationship building, mentoring junior staff
Preferred skills
Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation
Technologies
ESRI, ArcGIS, QGIS, ArcGIS Fieldmap, Survey123
Responsibilities
Manage ecological projects from planning through to delivery including budgets and resourcing; Lead and coordinate flora and fauna surveys on complex projects; Provide practical ecological advice to support planning and approvals; Prepare high-quality technical reports and ecological assessments; Support and mentor junior ecologists
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC