Ecologist Advisor: Environment & Heritage Impact

Taleo; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

V/Line is seeking an Ecologist Advisor - Environment and Heritage to facilitate project delivery and major maintenance with specialist ecological input. You will conduct biodiversity assessments, flora surveys and prepare impact reports to support compliant decision-making across the regional rail network.

You will advise on environmental risks, coordinate regulatory submissions, and contribute to EMS documentation while engaging with regulators and project teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct biodiversity assessments, targeted surveys and impact assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian environmental and planning legislation.
• Qualifications in Ecology or Environmental Sciences; terrestrial flora focus preferred.
• Vegetation Quality Assessment Accredited or eligible to acquire.
• 3–5 years in similar projects, construction or linear infrastructure roles.
• Stakeholder engagement and clear communication with diverse audiences.
• GIS experience is desirable; able to interpret ecological data for reports.
• Ability to identify and manage environmental risk within projects.
• Understanding EMS and ISO 14001:2015 familiarity.
• Rail/linear infrastructure experience is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with contaminated land, heritage, planning or sustainability disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biodiversity assessments and targeted flora surveys; prepare reports.
• Identify environmental impacts and advise on avoidance or mitigation.
• Prepare permit applications (FFG, planning permits, rail exemptions).
• Prepare EPBC referrals and EMS/management plans.
• Provide input to pre-start meetings and environmental inductions.
• Undertake site inspections for environmental controls.
• Advise onsite staff on environmental management practices.
• Prepare environmental information for stakeholders.
• Develop ecological awareness training materials.
• Liaise with regulators on behalf of V/Line.

Skills

Biodiversity assessments

Flora surveys

Environmental legislation

Stakeholder engagement

EMS ISO14001

GIS experience

Environmental risk management

Rail sector experience

Heritage & planning knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Ecology or Environmental Sciences degree

VQA Accredited (or eligible)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

V/Line is seeking an Ecologist Advisor - Environment and Heritage to facilitate project delivery and major maintenance with specialist ecological input. You will conduct biodiversity assessments, flora surveys and prepare impact reports to support compliant decision-making across the regional rail network.

You will advise on environmental risks, coordinate regulatory submissions, and contribute to EMS documentation while engaging with regulators and project teams.