Senior Ecologist

ReconEco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Diverse projects

Autonomy

Training budget

Job summary

ReconEco, a NSW North Coast environmental consultancy, seeks a senior consulting ecologist to lead field surveys, ecological reporting and mentor junior staff. The role combines independent practice with team collaboration to deliver high-quality environmental assessments for government and private clients.

You will manage projects from inception to delivery, prepare quotes and allocate staff, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with NSW and federal environmental

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication; concise reporting.
• Strong botanical skills and knowledge of fauna habitats.
• Knowledge of NSW/federal environmental legislation.
• Ability to manage budgets, quotes and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys and prepare environmental assessment and management reports (BDAR/BAR, REF, VMP).
• Lead vegetation and fauna monitoring programmes; nest box installation and IR camera monitoring.
• Manage projects from inception to delivery including quotes and staff allocation.
• Client and stakeholder liaison and reporting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Botanical skills

Knowledge of threatened fauna

Project management

Independence and teamwork

Staff training/mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science

BAM accreditation

Job description

ReconEco – North Coast Statistical Division NSW

• Offers a friendly and collaborative work environment;
• Prides itself on the quality of its work;
• Seeks out enjoyable, worthwhile projects and clients that we like working with;
• Offers independence and potential to set your own course; and
• Offers project management from inception to delivery.

About ReconEco:

ReconEco is a well-established environmental consultancy based on the NSW North Coast. We specialise in flora and fauna survey and assessment, feral animal management focused mainly on protecting threatened species, and conservation and biosecurity detection dogs. Established in 2012, we work with a wide variety of government and private-sector clients. Our business philosophy is simple: a friendly atmosphere, clear communication, high-quality professional field survey practices and concise environmental reporting.

The Role:

ReconEco is seeking to appoint a senior consulting ecologist to form part of an expanding ecology team and help deliver high-quality field surveys and reports and to guide and support more junior staff. It is important for the successful candidate to be experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work independently (we are a small company of field ecologists, and we aren’t always around) and as part of a team (sometimes we’re around!).

• Conduct field surveys and prepare environmental assessment and management reports. Report types include Biodiversity Assessment Reports (BDAR/BAR), Reviews of Environmental Factors (REF) and
• Vegetation Management Plans (VMPs);
• Implementation of flora and fauna monitoring programmes including nest box installation and monitoring, and IR camera monitoring;
• Project management from inception to report delivery including preparation of quotes/resourcing and staff allocation; and
• Client and stakeholder liaison.

Selection Criteria:

To be a successful applicant you will need the following qualifications/attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science;
• BAM accreditation;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to produce clear and concise reports and correspondence;
• Strong botanical skills;
• Knowledge of threatened fauna, their habitat and management;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting ecology position (or industry equivalent);
• Thorough knowledge of relevant NSW and federal environmental legislation;
• Ability to create and manage project budgets effectively and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• NSW driver’s licence;
• Current first aid certificate; and
• Willingness to travel to perform duties.
• Staff management/training experience; and
• 4wd experience/training.

From Us:

• Friendly and flexible workplace with a casual company atmosphere;
• Potential to work on a wide variety of interesting assessment and monitoring projects including threatened species management programs;
• Ability to ‘make the job what you want it to be’ by pursuing projects that interest you;
• Autonomy on offer for the right candidate with the required level of expertise/capability;
• Budget for training/professional development; and