Senior Ecology Consultant: Field Leadership & Client Impact

Niche Environment and Heritage; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Mentoring

Job summary

Niche Environment and Heritage is seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our Ecology team in NSW. You’ll lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, deliver high-quality reports and build strong client relationships.

You’ll mentor junior staff, identify new opportunities and contribute to business development while developing your technical and project management skills across NSW and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology, environmental science or related discipline.
• Approximately five years’ experience in ecological consulting or similar role.
• Strong technical, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience leading fieldwork, managing projects and engaging with clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; support junior team members.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout NSW.

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 with 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 and foster collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Niche and the Stantec network.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Client engagement

Project management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Ecology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Niche Environment and Heritage is seeking an Experienced Consultant to join our Ecology team in NSW. You’ll lead ecological fieldwork, manage projects, deliver high-quality reports and build strong client relationships.

You’ll mentor junior staff, identify new opportunities and contribute to business development while developing your technical and project management skills across NSW and beyond.