Senior Ecology Consultant — Field Lead & Client Advisor

Niche Environment & Heritage; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-from-home opportunities

Job summary

Niche Environment & Heritage is seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our Ecology team in New South Wales. The role offers opportunities to lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, provide technical advice and build strong client relationships while developing your technical and project management skills.

We value collaboration, professional growth and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes. The role involves regular travel across NSW and contributing to business development with

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Approximately five years’ experience in ecological consulting or a similar role.
• Strong technical, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological fieldwork, data collection and project deliverables.
• Manage projects of moderate complexity, including budgets, timelines and resources.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide technical advice and develop strong client relationships.
• Lead proposal preparation and contribute to tenders and business development.
• Coordinate and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Niche and the broader network.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Ecology or Environmental science degree

Job description

Niche Environment & Heritage is seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our Ecology team in New South Wales. The role offers opportunities to lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, provide technical advice and build strong client relationships while developing your technical and project management skills.

We value collaboration, professional growth and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes. The role involves regular travel across NSW and contributing to business development with