Senior Ecology & Biodiversity Impact Lead

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Fieldwork allowances

Professional memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, seeks an experienced ecologist at Managing or Principal level for Newcastle or Sydney Ecology teams. You will lead biodiversity impact assessments, guide offset strategies, and manage a multidisciplinary team across Australia.

Expect close collaboration with clients, regulators, and communities on renewables, resources, and planning projects. Join ERM to shape biodiversity outcomes, benefit from global opportunities, flexible work

Qualifications

• Expertise in biodiversity impact assessments and management plans.
• Strong understanding of Federal and NSW environmental regulations, including BAM accreditation.
• Advanced skills in flora identification, GIS, and biodiversity offsets.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity impact assessments and approvals for major projects.
• Oversee field surveys and biodiversity offset strategy development.
• Inspire and manage a team of ecologists across Australia.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and communities to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Biodiversity impact assessments

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Flora identification

Tools

GIS

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, seeks an experienced ecologist at Managing or Principal level for Newcastle or Sydney Ecology teams. You will lead biodiversity impact assessments, guide offset strategies, and manage a multidisciplinary team across Australia.

Expect close collaboration with clients, regulators, and communities on renewables, resources, and planning projects. Join ERM to shape biodiversity outcomes, benefit from global opportunities, flexible work