Biodiversity Scientist & Team Lead – NSW Projects

EBR Ever Better Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Sydney is seeking a biodiversity assessor to conduct desktop and field-based terrestrial assessments from Neutral Bay. The role supports environmental design advice and biodiversity offset strategies, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes technical reporting to high editorial standards and ongoing development within a dynamic, global engineering advisory context.

Qualifications

• BAM accredited assessor.
• Experience in NSW undertaking biodiversity assessments.
• Expertise in identifying NSW vegetation communities.
• Willingness to grow, lead and develop people.
• Understanding of commercial risk management in the consulting industry.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking desktop and field based terrestrial biodiversity assessments.
• Providing advice for environmental designs such as fauna connectivity structures.
• Preparing biodiversity offset strategies and undertaking biodiversity monitoring.
• Developing the skills of less senior staff.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing reports to exceptional technical and editorial standards.

Skills

BAM accredited assessor

NSW biodiversity assessments

Vegetation communities (NSW)

People development

Commercial risk management in consult

Driver's license

Job description

Our client in Sydney is seeking a biodiversity assessor to conduct desktop and field-based terrestrial assessments from Neutral Bay. The role supports environmental design advice and biodiversity offset strategies, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes technical reporting to high editorial standards and ongoing development within a dynamic, global engineering advisory context.