ERM is seeking Senior and Principal Ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney office to support our Capital Project Delivery group. As a member of the team, you will act as an ecologist based in Newcastle or Sydney, with capacity to conduct work in various jurisdictions across the country.

This position will focus on biodiversity impact assessment and approvals, and will include ecological impact assessments under New South Wales State and Commonwealth jurisdictions. The role will also include project leadership involving a team of ecologists based in the Newcastle and Sydney offices, while working with other senior ecologists and project managers across Australia in the renewables, resources, planning, government and natural capital accounting sectors.

The applicant will have experience with environmental assessments and must show an interest in applying knowledge and skills to help our clients solve complex challenges in these sectors. This role has potential for career growth with the successful candidate having opportunities to directly interact with clients and regulators and participate in business development.

The successful candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary impact assessment team in Australia and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental and social experts.

Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of ecological impact assessments and associated management plans in compliance with applicable federal and state requirements
• Perform project delivery activities including but not limited to field surveys, literature reviews, report writing, and developing recommendations for clients
• Prepare proposals, including development of scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients
• Work on multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables and timely delivery of reports
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, land owners, Indigenous communities, and clients during field activities, as required
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees worldwide

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, or related field
• Senior Ecologist: 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Principal Ecologist: 12+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Accreditation under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (favorably viewed)
• Strong skills in flora and plant community type identification viewed favorably
• Basic GIS capability with advanced level viewed favorably
• Environmental Assessment experience
• Expertise with Federal and State regulations and guidelines pertaining to survey methodologies and environmental assessments
• Experience with biodiversity offsets in NSW and Australia
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required
• Ability to lead a diverse project team of ecologists
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Employee Benefits:

• Structured career development, including access to mentoring and collaboration opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonuses and incentives
• Fieldwork allowances
• Professional memberships
• Wellness 'You' Day (1 per quarter)
• Access to purchased additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous training and development
• Access to a wide variety of local, interstate, and international projects
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation

About ERM:

ERM is the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. We partner with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.