Senior Ecologist / Botanist

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

ISO-certified management system

Diverse projects in Victoria

Job summary

ID Ecological Management in Victoria is seeking a Senior Ecologist/Botanist with 10+ years of professional experience to lead technical ecological projects within our consulting team. You will provide guidance, mentoring, and coordinate fieldwork and office-based deliverables.

The role balances field assessments with regulatory reporting, leveraging strong botanical knowledge, GIS skills and project leadership to deliver practical biodiversity outcomes across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years in ecological consulting.
• DEECA accreditation for VQA and Habitat Hectare.
• Experience in native vegetation mapping and Victorian regulations.
• Strong botanical identification and knowledge of Victorian flora.
• Knowledge of EPBC and FFG Acts.
• GIS proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/Online and Field Maps.
• Experience leading ecological projects and mentoring staff.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects including flora and fauna assessments and vegetation mapping.
• Lead native vegetation and Habitat Hectare assessments and offset investigations.
• Conduct threatened species surveys and ecological monitoring.
• Assess impacts under EPBC Act, FFG Act and Victorian framework.
• Prepare and review ecological reports and management plans.
• Develop avoidance, mitigation and biodiversity management recommendations.
• Oversee project budget, timelines and client liaison.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Botanical identification

Ecology knowledge

GIS proficiency

Project management

Mentoring staff

Education

Tertiary qualification in Ecology/Botany/Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Field Maps

Job description

Ecological Consulting | Flora and Fauna Assessments | Biodiversity | Native Vegetation | Conservation.

Full-time permanent position.

Join an established ecological consultancy delivering practical environmental solutions across Victoria.

ID Ecological Management is seeking a highly experienced Senior Ecologist / Botanist with a minimum of 10 years' professional experience to take a leading technical role within our Consulting team. The successful applicant will bring well-developed botanical, ecological assessment and GIS skills, providing technical leadership, mentoring staff and managing complex ecological projects across Victoria.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will contribute to complex ecological projects, provide specialist technical advice and help deliver practical solutions that balance conservation outcomes with project and regulatory requirements.

You will enjoy a balance of fieldwork and office-based projects, taking a leading role in delivering ecological assessments, providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff and contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes within an experienced, supportive team.

Why work with us?

• Flexible working conditions, however full-time permanent preferred.
• Join an established ecological consultancy with ID Ecological Management which has been operating for nearly 40 years across the environmental management industry.
• Work on diverse and challenging projects across the water, energy, mining, infrastructure, government and private sectors across Victoria.
• Take a leading role in ecological assessments, threatened species investigations and biodiversity management.
• Work alongside experienced ecologists and our large on-ground environmental management team.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to project planning, technical direction and delivery.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive, collaborative workplace with opportunities for professional development.
• Work within an ISO-certified Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).

We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

The successful applicant will undertake and manage a range of ecological consulting projects, including:

• Flora and fauna assessments, vegetation mapping and ecological impact assessments.
• Native vegetation assessments, including Habitat Hectare assessments and offset investigations.
• Threatened flora and fauna habitat assessments, targeted surveys and ecological monitoring.
• Assessment of potential impacts under the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Flora & Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and Victorian planning framework.
• Preparation and technical review of ecological reports, management plans and environmental approval documentation.
• Development of practical avoidance, mitigation and biodiversity management recommendations.
• Project management, client liaison, proposal preparation and coordination of field assessments.
• Provision of technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the Consulting team.

Skills and experience

We are seeking an experienced ecologist with strong botanical knowledge, sound technical judgement and demonstrated consulting experience.

The candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years' professional experience in ecological consulting.
• Current DEECA accreditation to undertake Vegetation Quality Assessments (VQA), including Habitat Hectare assessments.
• Extensive experience in native vegetation mapping, VQA's and a comprehensive understanding of the Victorian native vegetation removal regulations.
• Strong botanical identification skills, particularly Victorian native vegetation communities and threatened flora.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of relevant Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, including the EPBC Act and FFG Act.
• Experience in working with GIS applications, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps, including spatial analysis, ecological mapping, data management and preparation of technical maps and figures.
• Demonstrated experience managing ecological consulting projects, coordinating fieldwork, managing budgets and timelines, and liaising with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support ecological consulting staff, providing technical guidance, quality assurance and oversight of project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking ecological assessments and preparing technical reports.
• Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Certificates/licenses

• VQA accreditation (required).
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• First Aid Level 2 (preferred, not essential).
• OHS Construction Induction Card (Required).

Our Organisation

Established in 1987, ID Ecological Management provides integrated ecological consulting and on-ground environmental management services throughout Victoria.

With more than 80 staff across our Consulting and On-ground Services divisions, we deliver projects ranging from ecological investigations and environmental approvals through to biodiversity offset management, ecological restoration and long-term environmental monitoring.

Our clients include local and state government authorities, water corporations, energy providers, mining companies, infrastructure developers and private landholders.

Our integrated approach provides our Consulting team with a practical understanding of environmental management and opportunities to contribute to projects from initial assessment through to implementation and ongoing monitoring.

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Interested in joining our team?

If you are an experienced ecologist looking for a role offering technical variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes, we would welcome your application.

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