Project Manager/Restoration Ecologist

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager to support our growing environmental operations. This hybrid, hands‑on role blends project and contract management with practical involvement in bush regeneration and vegetation management.

You will oversee project delivery, manage staff and contracts, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will balance leadership with fieldwork when required and excel at client liaison and

Qualifications

• Experience leading project or contract management initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage staff, budgets and client relationships.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with field readiness.

Responsibilities

• Staff management, rostering, coordination and team support.
• Client liaison and stakeholder management.
• Project and contract management, including budgets and cost control.
• Project planning, scheduling, documentation and reporting.
• Overseeing bush regeneration and vegetation management activities.
• Supporting field teams and hands-on work when required.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Staff management

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Hands-on fieldwork

Job description

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW

Biodiversity Australia is an environmental consultancy committed to delivering transformative environmental and social outcomes. We are a team of innovators and environmental professionals passionate about protecting biodiversity and creating lasting impacts for ecosystems, communities, and clients across Australia. As a proudly Indigenous-owned business, we are dedicated to caring for Country and delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

About Us

Biodiversity Australia is an environmental consultancy committed to delivering transformative environmental and social outcomes. We are a team of innovators and environmental professionals passionate about protecting biodiversity and creating lasting impacts for ecosystems, communities, and clients across Australia. As a proudly Indigenous-owned business, we are dedicated to caring for Country and delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager to support our growing operations across the Sydney region. This is a hybrid, hands‑on role combining project and contract management with practical involvement in bush regeneration and vegetation management activities.

You will oversee project delivery, manage staff and contracts, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing projects while also being willing to get their hands dirty and support field operations when required.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Staff management, including rostering, coordination, and team support
• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Project and contract management, including budgets and cost control
• Project planning, scheduling, documentation, and reporting
• Overseeing bush regeneration and vegetation management activities
• Supporting field teams and participating in hands‑on work when required

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in project or contract management
• Bush regeneration, vegetation management, or relevant environmental experience
• Proven experience managing staff, contractors, and project delivery
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain effective client relationships
• A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to work in the field when needed

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to meaningful environmental projects across Sydney while combining project leadership with practical fieldwork.