Senior Ecologist: NSW Biodiversity & Infrastructure Expert

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in New South Wales is seeking an Ecologist to apply biodiversity expertise across transport, energy, water, and urban development projects in NSW. You will contribute to ecological assessments that support major infrastructure and strategic planning, working with multidisciplinary teams and navigating NSW approval pathways.

The role focuses on field investigations, biodiversity surveys, technical reporting, and supporting BAM projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or related discipline.
• Approximately 4 to 8 years of ecological consulting, government, or environmental field experience.
• Experience delivering ecological assessments, biodiversity surveys and technical biodiversity reporting for NSW projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant NSW and Commonwealth biodiversity legislation, including BAM and EPBC Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological assessments and biodiversity inputs for infrastructure, development, and strategic planning projects across NSW.
• Undertake and coordinate field investigations, including vegetation integrity assessments, habitat surveys, targeted species surveys, and ecological baseline studies.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation, including biodiversity constraints assessments, BARs/BDARs and biodiversity due diligence advice.
• Support BAM projects through data collection, analysis, mapping coordination, reporting, and technical review.
• Collaborate with planners, environmental specialists, designers, and stakeholders while contributing to proposals, client discussions, and project delivery activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Fieldwork

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science/Botany/Zoology or related discipline

Job description

Arup in New South Wales is seeking an Ecologist to apply biodiversity expertise across transport, energy, water, and urban development projects in NSW. You will contribute to ecological assessments that support major infrastructure and strategic planning, working with multidisciplinary teams and navigating NSW approval pathways.

The role focuses on field investigations, biodiversity surveys, technical reporting, and supporting BAM projects.