Senior Ecologist

What will a day in this role look like:

• Fieldbased ecology survey work including vegetation mapping ecological monitoring targeted threatened flora and fauna survey and Vegetation Quality Assessments using the DEECA Habitat Hectares method
• Leading projects across a wide range of ecological disciplines and clients with the opportunity to mentor junior team members
• Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for a range of projects and scale
• Supporting internal clients with delivering the ecological requirements within multidisciplinary tenders and projects
• Working independently or with other ecologists and professionals in the planning delivery and management of ecology surveys; analysis and evaluation of results impact assessments and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies
• Assisting with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological and Environmental Impact Assessment projects.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Natural Resource Management or a related field with working knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation (e.g. EPBC Act FFG Act Planning and Environment Act).
• Proficiency in vegetation surveys across various Victorian environments habitat assessments (VQA accreditation desirable) and GIS tools such as ESRI FieldMaps.
• Strong experience in habitat and protected species surveys efficient data recording and a valid Victorian drivers license with the ability to work outdoors on extended field programs.
• Previous professional consultancy experience in ecology or equivalent NGO/academic background.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Victoria

Join us and lets get started.

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime