Job Description

• One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Clear career pathways with genuine opportunities for growth and advancement
• Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental consultancy operating for over 30 years, with 9 offices nationwide. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy, resources, and the urban development sector.

Our national biodiversity team is known for our wide ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.

About the Role:

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Senior Ecologist with strong skills in ecological surveys, assessments, and reporting. You will be passionate about fieldwork and committed to delivering high quality outcomes. Umwelt offers opportunities to grow your technical expertise, flexible working arrangements and recognition for your contributions within our supportive and collaborative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver ecological assessments, surveys and reporting across a range of projects
• Manage project timelines, budgets and client relationships to ensure successful outcomes
• Provide technical expertise in either flora, fauna and habitat assessments, including regulatory approvals
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, fostering team capability and development
• Oversee field programs, including planning, logistics, and site based risk assessments
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client engagement and networking

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist who has the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science
• 6+ years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and environmental policies
• Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
• Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity projects
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports – with a willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off for 12 months of the year
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt’s Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia