Senior Ecologist: Lead Fieldwork & Reports

WSP USA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our Newcastle or Sydney teams, contributing to ecological surveys and environmentally focused reports for infrastructure, renewable energy, and local government projects.

You will collaborate with botanists, zoologists, planners, scientists, and engagement specialists in a national team, delivering fieldwork and reports to support approvals while advancing your professional development.

Qualifications

• Studied an Environmental or Natural Science discipline such as ecology, botany, biology, or similar discipline.
• Experience with ecological assessments in NSW bioregions.
• Field experience such as flora surveys, ecological monitoring, and species ID.
• Knowledge of vegetation/biodiversity legislation and policy in Australia.
• Experience with field survey design, data collection, and mapping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments.
• Assist planning of projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Build relationships with colleagues and clients and contribute to project scopes.
• Assess data and prepare ecological assessment reports and vegetation data reports.
• Pursue ongoing professional development, including memberships and workshops.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Field surveys

Flora/fauna assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Environmental or Natural Science degree

Tools

GIS software

BAM surveys

Job description

WSP is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our Newcastle or Sydney teams, contributing to ecological surveys and environmentally focused reports for infrastructure, renewable energy, and local government projects.

You will collaborate with botanists, zoologists, planners, scientists, and engagement specialists in a national team, delivering fieldwork and reports to support approvals while advancing your professional development.