BAM-Accredited Ecologist — Lead NSW Biodiversity Projects

Environmental Services & Education Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free swimming pool access

Dedicated Friday learning periods

Job summary

Environmental Services & Education Australia (ESEA) is seeking a BAM Accredited Ecologist to join our growing team in Pyrmont, Sydney. You will deliver ecological assessments across NSW, balancing fieldwork with technical reporting and client engagement.

The role offers opportunities to lead projects from initial assessment to final approval, contribute to internal methodologies, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BAM Accredited Ecologist with current NSW BAM assessor status.
• Relevant tertiary degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or Biology.
• Experience preparing BDARs and applying BAM methods.
• Strong botanical identification and knowledge of NSW vegetation communities, PCTs and threatened communities.
• Proficiency with BAM-C and understanding NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage BDARs per NSW BAM guidelines.
• Conduct BAM vegetation integrity plots, floristic surveys and vegetation classification.
• Carry out threatened flora/fauna surveys and habitat assessments.
• Prepare Flora and Fauna Impact Assessments and other reports.
• Provide practical ecological advice to clients and authorities.
• Manage projects, field surveys and client liaison.

Skills

BAM Accredited Ecologist

Biodiversity assessments

Project management

Field surveys

Technical report writing

Education

Ecology / Environmental Science / Biology degree

Tools

BAM-C (BAM Calculator)

QGIS

Job description

Environmental Services & Education Australia (ESEA) is seeking a BAM Accredited Ecologist to join our growing team in Pyrmont, Sydney. You will deliver ecological assessments across NSW, balancing fieldwork with technical reporting and client engagement.

The role offers opportunities to lead projects from initial assessment to final approval, contribute to internal methodologies, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.