Senior Ecologist

Planit Consulting; Lennox Head; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Additional Leave

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Planit Consulting seeks a Senior Ecologist to contribute to planning, assessment and delivery of key public and private development programs across Northern NSW. The role is based in either Planit's Kingscliff NSW or Lennox Head NSW offices.

Applicants should have a relevant ecology-related degree and +5 years' senior experience, strong NSW legislation knowledge, and robust GIS/field skills. You will join a dynamic team with competitive remuneration and flexible conditions, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated +5 years experience in a senior ecological and environmental assessment field.
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation.
• Strong botanical and fauna identification skills in Northern NSW.
• Ability to use GPS and GIS to produce maps and spatial outputs.
• Ability to lead surveys and prepare condition/impact assessments and management plans under NSW/ Commonwealth law.
• Strong report writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Right to live and work in Australia (valid).
• Driver's license; BAM accreditation (or willingness to obtain) preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys and environmental assessments in NSW.
• Prepare management plans in compliance with NSW and Commonwealth legislation.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of development programs in Northern NSW.

Skills

Senior Ecologist

GIS & Mapping

Report Writing

Project Leadership

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

NSW Legislation

Driver's License

BAM Accreditation

Education

Ecology Degree

Environmental Science Degree

Tools

GPS

GIS Software

Job description

Planit is a renowned and successfulconsultancy providing professional ecology, town planning, environmental planning, civil engineeringdesign and project management expertise across a diverse range of clients Australia wide.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Ecologist, who has a keen interest to be involved in the planning, assessment and delivery of key public and private development programs throughout Northern NSW.

This role would based in either of Planit'sKingscliff NSW or Lennox Head NSW offices.

Applicants will posses;

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Zoology, Botany or equivalent;
• Demonstrated +5 years experience in a senior ecological and environmental assessment field;
• Strong Knowledge of NSW environmental legislation;
• High botanical and fauna identification skills, particularly within Northern NSW;
• Ability to use geographical information technology and appropriate field equipment, including the ability to produce maps and spatial outputs from GPS and field survey data;
• Ability to autonomously organise and lead surveys, complete condition and impact assessments and management plans in accordance with NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation;
• Strong report writing and verbal skills;
• Competence to work independently and as part of a team;
• Current and ongoing legal right to live and work in Australia;
• Driver's licence;
• NSW BAM accreditation (or willingness to obtain) preferable

You will join an ambitious community-shaping team, with competitive remuneration andflexible conditions. Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Birthday leave
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energise, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development
• Learning and development which includes subsidised professional membership
• Access to wellness program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Employee Recognition Awards; quarterly and annually
• Recruitment referral bonus

Salary package commensurate to your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

Please note: This is a role for those with existing experience. Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered.