Senior Ecologist: Biodiversity Impact & Field Surveys

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

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is seeking Ecologist/Senior Ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney team. You’ll contribute to high-profile projects and collaborate with industry experts in an organization dedicated to a sustainable future.

As an Ecologist/Senior Ecologist, you’ll support biodiversity impact assessments under NSW State and Commonwealth jurisdictions, and work with a network of sustainability specialists across ERM.

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 NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is highly regarded.
• GIS and biodiversity offsets methodologies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is seeking Ecologist/Senior Ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney team. You’ll contribute to high-profile projects and collaborate with industry experts in an organization dedicated to a sustainable future.

As an Ecologist/Senior Ecologist, you’ll support biodiversity impact assessments under NSW State and Commonwealth jurisdictions, and work with a network of sustainability specialists across ERM.