Senior Ecologist: Biodiversity Impact & Field Survey Lead

erm; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Flexible work culture

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, invites ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney teams. You’ll contribute to biodiversity impact assessments under NSW and Commonwealth jurisdictions, delivering field surveys and desktop studies while collaborating across a global network of experts.

The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and advance within a Purpose-driven organisation focused on creating a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field.
• 1-2 years (Ecologist) or 2-5 years (Senior Ecologist) of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with environmental assessments and biodiversity regulations (NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016).
• Flora and plant community identification skills.
• GIS proficiency (advanced preferred).
• Experience with biodiversity offsets and Federal/State survey methodologies.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Support field surveys and desktop ecological assessments.
• Assist in biodiversity assessments, offset strategies, and management plans meeting requirements.
• Support multiple projects, ensuring quality deliverables and deadlines.
• Engage with stakeholders, subcontractors, regulators, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients.
• Collaborate across ERM's global network of sustainability experts.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Plant identification

Environmental assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Travel for fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, invites ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney teams. You’ll contribute to biodiversity impact assessments under NSW and Commonwealth jurisdictions, delivering field surveys and desktop studies while collaborating across a global network of experts.

The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and advance within a Purpose-driven organisation focused on creating a sustainable future.