Experienced Consultant - Ecology

Niche Environment and Heritage; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Mentoring

Job summary

Niche Environment and Heritage is seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our Ecology team in NSW. You’ll lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, deliver high-quality reports and build strong client relationships.

You’ll mentor junior staff, identify new opportunities and contribute to business development while developing your technical and project management skills across NSW and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology, environmental science or related discipline.
• Approximately five years’ experience in ecological consulting or similar role.
• Strong technical, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience leading fieldwork, managing projects and engaging with clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; support junior team members.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout NSW.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological fieldwork, data collection and project deliverables.
• Manage projects of moderate complexity, including budgets, timelines and resources.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports with data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide technical advice and develop strong client relationships.
• Lead proposal preparation and contribute to tenders and business development.
• Coordinate and support junior team members and foster collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Niche and the Stantec network.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Client engagement

Project management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Ecology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Niche Environment and Heritage – Sydney CBD NSW

We’re seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our growing Ecology team, based in New South Wales.

This role offers the opportunity to lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, provide technical advice and build strong client relationships. You’ll contribute to high-quality project delivery, support junior team members and help identify new business opportunities while continuing to develop your technical and project management skills.

Niche is a specialist environmental consultancy passionate about protecting and enhancing Australia's natural environment. Our team brings together technical expertise, practical experience and a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and the environment.

We value the relationships we build, the knowledge we share and the positive impact our work has on the communities and environments in which we operate.

About the Role

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Leading ecological fieldwork, data collection and project deliverables.
• Managing projects of moderate complexity, including budgets, timelines and resources.
• Preparing and review high-quality technical reports, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Providing technical advice and develop strong client relationships.
• Leading proposal preparation and contribute to tenders and business development.
• Coordinating and supporting junior team members, fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Maintaining compliance with company health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Niche and the broader Stantec network.

About You

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Approximately five years’ experience in ecological consulting or a similar role.
• Strong technical, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience leading fieldwork, managing projects and engaging with clients.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support junior team members.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout NSW.

At Niche, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our supportive, collaborative culture, strong sense of belonging and commitment to delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

At Niche, we believe our best work happens when people feel supported, respected and empowered to contribute. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, professional growth is encouraged and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

When you join Niche, you’ll enjoy

• Meaningful work – Contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental outcomes.
• Career development – Learn from experienced mentors, technical specialists and the broader network.
• Flexible working – Access flexible arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities.
• Learning and growth – Benefit from professional development, mentoring and online learning.
• Supportive culture – Join a collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and high-quality work.
• Team connection – Build meaningful relationships through team activities and a welcoming office environment.

Please note that applicants must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted Australian working rights. No agency applications will be accepted at this time.