Ecologist – Abel Ecology

Ecological Consultants Association of NSW; Springwood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in NSW seeks an Ecologist for ecological assessments and management on various projects. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Botany/Ecology and strong fieldwork skills are encouraged to apply. This role requires travel within NSW and offers full and part-time employment options.

Benefits

Training and support for professional development

Schedule remuneration with opportunities for increases

Options for both full and part-time employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant industry experience in a consulting role.
• Experience in preparing environmental assessment reports.
• Understanding of NSW and Australian legislation related to ecology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological assessments and management for development projects.
• Collaborate with a team for flora surveys and biodiversity monitoring.
• Deliver quality ecological/environmental reporting under minimal supervision.

Skills

High level plant identification skills

Ability to use GIS

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Client management skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Botany/Ecology

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

Title: Ecologist
Advertiser: Abel Ecology
Location: Cooma/Springwood, with projects anywhere in NSW

Summary:
Abel Ecology is seeking an ecologist for ecological assessment and management on a range of development
projects in support of a wider team.

About Abel Ecology:
We are a small but well-established company that specialises in ecology and bushfire. Our head office is in
Springwood and our regional office is in Cooma in the Snowy Mountains. Our objective is to offer high-quality
services to clients in government, commercial and residential sectors. The successful applicant will be joining a
team of around 10 excellent, dedicated professionals with a range of skills and expertise.

About our work:
Our ecological work includes flora surveys, vegetation mapping, biodiversity monitoring, habitat monitoring,
threatened species monitoring, management plans and impact assessments (including BDARs).

About the role:
The projects you will support will include large infrastructure projects and smaller projects in a diverse range of
sectors including residential, energy, local and state government, and water. The role is based in NSW as part of
a regional team and will require some intrastate travel.

To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a recognised tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree or higher) in Botany/Ecology.
• Have high level plant identification skills.
• Hold 2+ years relevant industry experience in a consulting role.
• Have the ability to use GIS to collect, analyse, interpret and communicate ecological data.
• Have the ability to work independently on ecological tasks and activities and in remote locations.
• Have experience in planning and implementing ecological fieldwork for general and targeted surveys.
• Have a strong understanding of New South Wales and Australian legislation and applicability to environmental
and ecological reporting.
• Be expected to work under minimal supervision within a defined area of responsibility. This will include being
responsible for delivery of ecological/environmental reporting as part of a larger project.

• Be responsible for checking the quality and accuracy of your own work. You may also be responsible for assisting
others through providing guidance, training and feedback.
• Have well-developed literacy, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in preparing a range of high-quality consulting reports, including for environmental assessments
(planning approvals), monitoring, and management.
• Strong project, budget, and client management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and GIS software.
• Hold a full driver’s licence.
• Be willing to become a full member of Ecological Consultants Association of NSW Inc.
• Be prepared to relocate to the Blue Mountains or within commuting distance of Springwood.

Desirable experience and qualities:
• Demonstrated experience and skills in business management.
• Experience in NSW environmental law will be well regarded.
• Experience in NSW planning will be well regarded.
• Qualification as an arborist.
• Graduate Diploma in Bushfire Protection.

What we offer:
• Training and support for professional development.
• Schedule remuneration with opportunity for increases with progress
• Options for both full and part time employment options.

How to apply:
Email a full CV and academic record, with a brief cover letter addressing the above, your ambitions and
experience, focussing on your botanical skills to [e-mail]

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]