Senior Ecologist: Lead Biodiversity Solutions (Hybrid NSW)

Ecolsoc; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Additional annual leave

Job summary

EMM is seeking an Associate/Senior Ecologist to shape ecology solutions and biodiversity offset policy. You will lead significant ecology projects across renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure, delivering high-quality reports and innovative BAM and BOS approaches.

Based in NSW, this hybrid role combines home office work with collaboration days at our Newcastle or Sydney offices. You’ll mentor a diverse team, conduct field surveys across NSW, and help drive positive outcomes for threatened

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related discipline.
• 7+ years postgraduate experience, preferably in ecological consultancy.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation with field survey leadership.
• Vegetation mapping and plant/botany identification skills.
• Experience preparing Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports and/or Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment Reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent relationship skills with team, clients and stakeholders.
• Current NSW driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecology projects across renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure.
• Scope solutions and proposals through delivery of high-quality reports.
• Lead SSD projects focusing on renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure.
• Provide innovation in BAM and BOS delivery.
• Mentor and develop our team of ecologists while collaborating with leaders.

Skills

BAM accreditation

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Field surveys

Vegetation mapping

Plant identification

Report writing

Oral communication

NSW driver’s license

Education

Degree in ecology

Job description

EMM is seeking an Associate/Senior Ecologist to shape ecology solutions and biodiversity offset policy. You will lead significant ecology projects across renewables, mining, energy and infrastructure, delivering high-quality reports and innovative BAM and BOS approaches.

Based in NSW, this hybrid role combines home office work with collaboration days at our Newcastle or Sydney offices. You’ll mentor a diverse team, conduct field surveys across NSW, and help drive positive outcomes for threatened