Senior Ecologist: Field Surveys Lead & Mentor

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, 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