Senior Ecologist – Major Projects

Biosis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development program

Team retreat days

Study assistance for higher quals

Internal NSW/Victoria opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Spot rewards program

Job summary

Biosis Australia is seeking a Senior Ecologist – Major Projects to lead ecological assessments, environmental approvals, and conservation planning across NSW offices including Sydney, Western Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or Albury.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget, and provide expert advice on biodiversity legislation for major projects. A strong field and report-writing track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ecological consulting or a related field.
• BAM Accreditation preferred or demonstrable BAM application knowledge for complex major projects (SSDs/SSIs).
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and NSW policy framework.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• Right to work in Australia to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead delivery of ecological survey programs and impact assessment tailored to client needs.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, including ecological impact assessment, vegetation mapping, and offsets advice and strategy.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects
• Providing expert advice on New South Wales and Commonwealth biodiversity legislation.
• Supporting junior staff in fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with client and regulator needs.
• Preparing project proposals and tender submissions.
• Assisting in the preparation of expert evidence and depending on experience presenting evidence.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, regulators, industry bodies and researchers.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project management

Environmental legislation

Communication

Driver's license

NSW biodiversity knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in botany/ecology/environmental science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Biosis Australia is growing, and we’d love you to be part of it!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Ecologist – Major Projects to join our Ecology team at one of our NSW offices, including Sydney, Western Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, or Albury. The successful candidate will lead and deliver ecological assessments, environmental approvals and contribute to conservation planning, and provide expert advice on a range of projects in New South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead delivery of ecological survey programs and impact assessment tailored to client needs.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, including ecological impact assessment, vegetation mapping, and offsets advice and strategy.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects
• Providing expert advice on New South Wales and Commonwealth biodiversity legislation.
• Supporting junior staff in fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with client and regulator needs.
• Preparing project proposals and tender submissions.
• Assisting in the preparation of expert evidence and depending on experience presenting evidence.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, regulators, industry bodies and researchers.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ecological consulting or a related field.
• BAM Accreditation preferred. Alternatively, demonstrable knowledge of how to apply the BAM to complex major projects (SSDs/SSIs) is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and NSW policy framework.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this job.

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

• A learning and development program that’s actually valued by staff
• Team retreat days
• Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications
• Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria
• Flexible work arrangements
• Active recognition and acknowledgment of exceptional work through employee spot rewards
• Employee Assistance Program ... and much more!

At Biosis, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply - we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

As part of the APEM Group, Biosis is a team of expert consultants specialising in Aboriginal archaeology, botany, environmental approvals, GIS, historical archaeology, historical heritage, and zoology. We help clients navigate pre-planning, planning, and post-approvals for projects across Australia, primarily in the eastern states. Since 1983, we have been guiding clients in making informed decisions about ecology, heritage, and environmental approvals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and dedicated team where you can make a genuine impact on how we work and contribute directly to our success in delivering environmental and heritage consulting solutions across Australia. Let’s grow, innovate, and build something better together!