Senior Ecologist - Lead Biodiversity & BAM Solutions

EMM Consulting Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Additional annual leave

Job summary

EMM Consulting Pty Limited seeks an experienced Associate/Senior Ecologist to shape ecology solutions and biodiversity offset policy. You will lead major projects across renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure, delivering high-quality reports and supporting BAM and BOS initiatives.

You’ll mentor a diverse team, collaborate with leaders, and enjoy flexible work arrangements including home-based days and office collaboration in Newcastle or Sydney. Field work across NSW is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in ecology or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of post-graduate experience in ecological consultancy.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation with field survey leadership.
• Vegetation mapping and plant/botany identification skills.
• Experience in Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports and Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessments.
• Ability to research, prepare documentation and support recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent stakeholder liaison skills.
• Current NSW unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant ecology projects across diverse industries, delivering high-quality reports and outcomes.
• Lead SSD projects with a focus on renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure.
• Provide innovation and expertise in BAM and NSW BOS delivery.
• Mentor and develop a diverse team of Ecologists.
• Collaborate with leaders to support your growth.
• Balance work with flexible, autonomous arrangements.
• Hybrid work model combining home work with team days in Newcastle or Sydney.
• Field work across New South Wales.

Skills

BAM accredited

Ecology field surveys

Vegetation mapping

Written & oral communication

NSW driver’s license

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Job description

EMM Consulting Pty Limited seeks an experienced Associate/Senior Ecologist to shape ecology solutions and biodiversity offset policy. You will lead major projects across renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure, delivering high-quality reports and supporting BAM and BOS initiatives.

You’ll mentor a diverse team, collaborate with leaders, and enjoy flexible work arrangements including home-based days and office collaboration in Newcastle or Sydney. Field work across NSW is required.