Ecology Principal

Egis Group; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Competitive remuneration

Travel opportunities

Professional mentoring

Job summary

Egis is seeking an Ecology Principal with 8+ years of NSW experience to lead ecological investigations and manage client projects within our NSW Environmental Assessment and Management team.

The role involves planning field surveys, reporting, and delivering ecological solutions across private, government and resources sectors, with potential for remote collaboration and travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ecological experience, mostly in NSW, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government.
• Experience in delivery of ecological field and monitoring programs.
• Class C, open licence required.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including remote work with ecologists in the field.
• Working knowledge of NSW legislation, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and approve technical work directly related to ecology discipline and project management.
• Partner with internal teams and share knowledge with experts across disciplines.
• Plan and implement ecological investigations and assessments (surveys, monitoring, revegetation, offset, BAR/BDAR).
• Prepare technical reports, investigations, constraints assessments, management plans and impact assessments.
• Manage ecology projects and client relationships; prepare proposals for sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Field surveys

Project leadership

Driving licence (Class C)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology/Environmental Science/Botany/Environmental Management

Job description

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us toImpact the Future.

Egis is currently seeking an experienced Ecology Principal with 8+ years of experience working in NSW to be a part of our passionate and entrepreneurial NSW team and support the growth of the Ecology Discipline in NSW. As a member of our Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will be supporting a growing range of projects within the private, government and the resource sectors. This is a unique role that is also offering opportunities for interested candidates in a technical leadership position in the team working collaboratively with the Environmental Approvals and Management Discipline Lead.

About the Role

• Leading and approving associated technical work directly related to the discipline and in project management capacities
• Partner with internal teams, sharing knowledge with experts across these multiple disciplines.
• Planning and implementing ecological investigations and assessments, including:
  • Ecological surveys
  • Ecological monitoring
  • Revegetation and offset
  • BAR/BDAR
• Preparation of technical reporting, including investigation reports, constraints assessments, ecological management plans, offset strategies and impact assessments
• Management of ecology projectsand client relationships
• Preparingproposalsthat drive innovative, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients
• Supporting the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members.
• Playing an active role in the business groups through regular meetings, workshops and training.

About You

• You are looking for the next step in your professional development and an opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of an ecology team and discipline
• 8+ years of relevant ecological experience, mostly in New South Wales, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government
• Experience in the delivery of ecological field and monitoring programs
• Class C, open licence required and experience with 4WD desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, including working remotely with other ecologists in the field
• Bachelor's degree of Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany or Environmental Management (or relevant discipline)
• Working knowledge of NSW legislation, policies and guidelines
• BAM accreditation or working towards would be well regarded

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.