Senior Ecologist – Shape the Future of Sustainability with ERM ERM, the world's leading sustainability consultancy, is seeking Senior Ecologists to join our Newcastle or Sydney team. This is your chance to contribute to high-profile projects and collaborate with industry experts in an organization dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
Why Join ERM? At ERM, sustainability is more than what we do—it's who we are. You'll work with global leaders in the renewables, resources, government, planning, and natural capital accounting sectors, tackling some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
What You'll Do As a Senior Ecologist, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting biodiversity impact assessments and approvals under NSW State and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities include: Preparing ecological impact assessments and management plans that meet federal and state requirements.
Supporting and delivering field surveys, literature reviews, and ecological recommendations for clients.
Crafting compelling proposals, including scopes and cost estimates, while driving business development.
Supporting multiple projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and meeting deadlines.
Engaging with stakeholders, including subcontractors, regulatory agents, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients.
Building strong collaborations across ERM's global network of sustainability experts.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field.
3-5 years of environmental consulting experience.
Expertise in environmental assessments and biodiversity regulations (experience with NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is highly regarded).
Skills in flora and plant community type identification are advantageous.
GIS proficiency (advanced skills are a plus).
Experience with biodiversity offsets and Federal/State survey methodologies.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
A valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork are essential.
Why You'll Love Working at ERM Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in creating a sustainable future.
Growth Opportunities: Develop your career through direct client interaction, business development, and leadership roles.
Collaborative Environment: Join a global network of passionate experts committed to making an impact.
Flexibility and Support: Benefit from a supportive culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.
Join ERM and take the next step in your journey as a Senior Ecologist.
Apply now to become part of a team that's driving change for a better tomorrow.
About UsAt ERM, sustainability is our business.
We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.
ERM partners 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.
Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).
Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.
Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.
We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.
At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.
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