Ecologist - BAM Mentorship & Flexible Hybrid Work

Kleinfelder Group; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Extra annual leave purchases

Public holiday swap

Flexible hybrid work

Employee Assistance Program

Study assistance

Job summary

Kleinfelder Australia is seeking an Ecologist to join our Newcastle team. You will work on diverse ecology projects across NSW, mentored by BAM accredited ecologists to progress toward BAM accreditation, with a pathway to become an assessor.

You will conduct flora and fauna surveys, prepare technical reports, and support project managers while benefiting from formal mentoring and flexible hybrid work arrangements in a global environmental consultancy.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in environmental science (ecology) or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with BAM guidelines and biodiversity assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct flora and fauna surveys to regulatory standards.
• Perform fieldwork safely following H&S and client procedures.
• Prepare reports and assessments (e.g., BDAR/ BSSAR) under supervision.
• Assist project managers with budgets and schedules.
• Participate in training to broaden skills and qualifications.

Skills

Flora and Fauna identification

BAM vegetation plots

Threatened species surveys

Ecology project delivery

Regulations knowledge

Certification/accreditation

Education

Degree in environmental science / ecology or related discipline

Job description

Kleinfelder Australia is seeking an Ecologist to join our Newcastle team. You will work on diverse ecology projects across NSW, mentored by BAM accredited ecologists to progress toward BAM accreditation, with a pathway to become an assessor.

You will conduct flora and fauna surveys, prepare technical reports, and support project managers while benefiting from formal mentoring and flexible hybrid work arrangements in a global environmental consultancy.