Ecologist - Team LeaderWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to join us as a full-time Team Leader within our ecology team.This is the perfect opportunity to share your passion for ecology, whilst helping to build and maintain a positive team environment.About the role:Based out of either our Kariong or Beresfield office, you will have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing technical ecological advice and report deliverables on a range of projects, primarily on the east coast of NSW.
- Supporting the senior management with ecological team development.
- Involvement in business development and work proposals.
- Proactively managing projects or components of projects, quality assurance and development of client relationships.
- Day to day team coordination.
- Botanical or fauna survey using accepted industry methodologies to identify species, populations and / or vegetation communities.
- Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity assessments (ecological assessments, BDAR, BCAR and associated applications).
- Preparation of stewardship site assessments (feasibility study, BSSAR, BSMP, TFD and associated applications).
- Accurately identifying threatened flora and undertake competent EEC classification under the BC Act and EPBC Act.
- Preparing ecological assessments in accordance with the EP&A Act, the BC Act and the EPBC Act.
- Competently preparing vegetation / bushland management plans and assisting with preparation of a variety of environmental reports and assessments.
- Assisting in the preparation of court related documents to be utilised by Principal Ecologists (expert witness).
- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Zoology, Botany or other relevant degree, ideally coupled with 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
- Have extensive relevant post-graduate experience, including supervising aspects of projects, applying standards and managing resources.
- Have experience leading, mentoring and developing ecologists and providing technical support.
- Hold NSW BAM Accreditation and be willing to maintain this important accreditation (highly regarded).
- Show a high level of attention to detail.
- Be a proactive problem solver.
- Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and privacy.
- Possess high level competencies with the MS Office suite.
- Have flexibility around geographic locations of work as some travel and some overnight stays may be required.
- Be highly organised to plan and manage projects.
- VPN network to work from home as required.
- Work phone with internet data package.
- Access to company vehicles for field work.
- All field expenses covered when undertaking field work.
- An inclusive and safe work environment.
- An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, science and innovation.