Our Client is a values-driven consultancy offering a comprehensive range of expert knowledge and innovation to enrich the communities where we live and work.

They are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team in Orange, NSW. This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to lead projects, mentor junior staff and provide high-level technical advice across a variety of ecological and town planning projects.

About the Role
Permanent, Fulltime
Orange, NSW
$100,000 - $113,000 base + Super (experience dependant)
Full-time onsite presence
As a Senior Ecologist, you'll support the Principal Ecologist and Town Planning team by:

• Delivering technical ecological interpretation and advice across diverse projects
• Leading fieldwork programs, reporting, and client liaison
• Mentoring and supervising ecologists and subcontracted technicians
• Applying your deep knowledge of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and biodiversity policies

• The role requires you to work-on-site full-time, with the occasional flexibility.
• Provide expert ecological advice and input across town planning and environmental projects
• Manage and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Lead project reporting, contract negotiations, invoicing and performance assessments
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Prepare fee proposals, manage subcontractor accounts and monitor project financials
• Promote the company’s environmental capabilities and contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies, standards and procedures
• Supervise and mentor team members and support their professional development

• Extensive experience working with a wide range of environmental planning projects with 5-10 years experience in a Senior Ecological role
• Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant field and BAM accreditation
• Current Drivers Licence as there is occasional field work
• A recognised technical expert in ecological management and deep understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policy
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on quality and delivery
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills