Senior Principal Ecologist - BAM Accredited Assessor (NSW)

Ecological Australia; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

Birthday leave

Study assistance

Professional organisation membership

Salary packaging options

Stock purchase program

Descrizione del lavoro

Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a BAM-accredited Senior/Principal Ecologist to lead biodiversity assessments and complex ecological projects in NSW.

Based in Newcastle, Sydney, or Wollongong, you will mentor junior ecologists, manage projects and budgets, and work across disciplines to deliver high-quality reports, using BAM tools and current NSW legislation. A strong client network and travel are valued.

Competenze

• Current BAM accreditation under NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
• Tertiary qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or Botany.
• Expert field ecology skills in flora/fauna identification in NSW.
• Deep knowledge of NSW communities, vegetation classification and habitat assessment.
• Experience in project and budget management.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Proficiency with BAM calculator, BOS tools and NSW legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; report writing skills.
• Organisational skills; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Consulting experience and development mindset; willingness to travel.

Mansioni

• Lead biodiversity assessments under BOS, including BDARs and Stewardship Site Assessments.
• Undertake and oversee ecological field surveys and habitat assessments.
• Ensure technical accuracy using BAM tools.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and regulators.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior ecologists.
• Stay current with legislative, ecological and BAM updates.

Conoscenze

BAM accreditation

Ecology

Field biology

Report writing

Budget management

Client relationships

Business development

Travel willingness

Driver's licence

Formazione

Ecology degree

Environmental Science/Zoology/Botany degree

Strumenti

BAM calculator

BOS tools

NSW legislation

Descrizione del lavoro

Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a BAM-accredited Senior/Principal Ecologist to lead biodiversity assessments and complex ecological projects in NSW.

Based in Newcastle, Sydney, or Wollongong, you will mentor junior ecologists, manage projects and budgets, and work across disciplines to deliver high-quality reports, using BAM tools and current NSW legislation. A strong client network and travel are valued.