Senior Ecologist

WSP in Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join the Sydney team, contributing to major infrastructure projects and biodiversity assessments. You will work with a national Ecology team in a hybrid role combining field, office and remote work to deliver nature-positive solutions.

The role requires a relevant Environmental Science degree, field survey experience across NSW bioregions, and BAM experience. You will engage with clients, plan projects, and contribute to environmental reporting and

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental or Natural Science (ecology, botany, biology) is required.
• Consulting/advisory experience in ecological assessments across NSW bioregions is preferred.
• Field experience: flora and fauna surveys, monitoring, species identification.
• BAM Accreditation would be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of biodiversity legislation and policy relevant to EPA/BC Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments using BAM.
• Contribute to project planning, deadlines and budgets.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues; help develop project scopes.
• Prepare ecological assessment reports and vegetation data reports.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through memberships and workshops.

Skills

GIS

Ecology

Field surveys

BAM knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The opportunity

WSP is at the forefront of helping our clients protect and restore our natural resources and ecosystems, in compliance with legislation, regulations and policies.

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this role, you’ll work with the Technical Executive of Ecology and the Ecology national team. This is a hybrid location role, with a combination of field, office and work from home approaches available.

Our Ecology team is at the forefront of providing innovative nature positive solutions in NSW for the largest infrastructure projects and you will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge to the fore as part of this approach. With a combination of academic and practical approaches, this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our Sydney team, part of a well-established national team of ecological experts.

Day To Day, You Will

• Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments applying the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
• Contribute to the planning of projects, including meeting deadlines and budgets
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients; and actively participate in developing project scopes and proposals
• Assess data and prepare ecological assessment reports, native vegetation data reports, etc.
• Commit to your on-going professional development including membership of scientific organisations, involvement with environment groups, attendance at workshops, conferences, etc.

About You

• A degree in Environmental or Natural Science such as ecology, botany, biology, or similar discipline.
• You're likely to have previous consulting/advisory experience in undertaking ecological assessments in the various bioregions across NSW.
• Field experience such as flora and / or fauna surveys, ecological monitoring, plant species and threatened ecological community identification, etc.
• General fauna survey experience
• BAM Accreditation would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of vegetation and biodiversity legislation and policy, specifically the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and other applicable biodiversity legislation
• Experience with field survey design, field data collection, mapping and use of survey guidelines for flora
• Experience in GIS, field mapping and developing and managing spatial datasets
• Have a passion for ecology, conservation, biodiversity and natural resources management
• Interest and willingness to participate in national projects is desirable

Why WSP?

• Join WSP’s Earth and Environment business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors.
• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.
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