Senior Ecologist

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup in NSW seeks an Ecologist to apply ecology and biodiversity expertise across transport, energy, water, waste and urban development projects in New South Wales. You will contribute to ecological assessments that support major infrastructure and strategic planning, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality technical outcomes.

This role suits someone with 4 to 8 years of ecological consulting experience and a solid understanding of NSW biodiversity legislation and approval

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological assessments within NSW.
• Knowledge of NSW biodiversity legislation, BAM and EPBC Act.
• Experience with field surveys and biodiversity reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological assessments and biodiversity inputs for infrastructure, development, and planning projects across NSW.
• Coordinate field investigations, vegetation integrity assessments, habitat surveys, and baseline studies.
• Prepare technical reports and biodiversity documentation.
• Support BAM projects through data collection, mapping, reporting, and review.
• Collaborate with planners, environmental specialists, designers, and stakeholders on proposals and delivery.

Skills

Ecology

Biodiversity

Field surveys

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Join our NSW Environment team as an Ecologist, applying your ecology and biodiversity expertise across a broad range of projects and statutory approval processes throughout New South Wales. Working across sectors including transport, energy, water, waste and urban development, you will contribute to ecological assessments that support major infrastructure, development and strategic planning projects.

This opportunity is particularly suited to someone with experience supporting transport and energy projects and a sound understanding of NSW biodiversity legislation and approval frameworks. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help deliver high‑quality technical outcomes, navigate complex approval pathways, and develop practical, sustainable solutions that create positive outcomes for clients, communities and the environment.

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Join our NSW Environment team as an Ecologist, applying your ecology and biodiversity expertise across a broad range of projects and statutory approval processes throughout New South Wales. Working across sectors including transport, energy, water, waste and urban development, you will contribute to ecological assessments that support major infrastructure, development and strategic planning projects.

This opportunity is particularly suited to someone with experience supporting transport and energy projects and a sound understanding of NSW biodiversity legislation and approval frameworks. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help deliver high‑quality technical outcomes, navigate complex approval pathways, and develop practical, sustainable solutions that create positive outcomes for clients, communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

• Deliver ecological assessments and biodiversity inputs for infrastructure, development, and strategic planning projects across NSW.
• Undertake and coordinate field investigations, including vegetation integrity assessments, habitat surveys, targeted species surveys, and ecological baseline studies.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation, including biodiversity constraints assessments, BARs/BDARs and biodiversity due diligence advice.
• Support Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) projects through data collection, analysis, mapping coordination, reporting, and technical review.
• Collaborate with planners, environmental specialists, designers, and stakeholders while contributing to proposals, client discussions, and project delivery activities.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4 to 8 years of experience in ecological consulting, government, or a related environmental field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering ecological assessments, biodiversity surveys and technical biodiversity reporting for projects within NSW.
• Working knowledge of relevant NSW and Commonwealth biodiversity legislation, policies, and guidelines, including the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM), and EPBC Act.
• Strong communication, fieldwork, project coordination, and report‑writing skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.