Abzeco is an Eltham based ecological consulting practice (part of the PF Olsen group au.pfolsen.com) with expertise in flora and fauna survey and monitoring, Bushfire Management Plans, Habitat Hectare Assessments, Biodiversity Assessment Reports, Land Management Plans, Offset Management Plans, ecological management and restoration, weed mapping, salvage and translocation of rare or threatened flora and fauna species, design and implementation of pest control programs and expert environmental and conservation planning advice. Abzeco staff are Accredited Offset Traders and Site Assessors for the Native Vegetation Credit Register.

About the role:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Ecological Consultant (with flexibility to work from home) who's comfortable working in remote and regional areas on occasion. Much of the work you will complete involves conducting and co-ordinating flora, fauna and ecological field surveys including GIS mapping (supported by an internal specialist) and providing reporting across a wide range of projects for a diverse range of new and established long-term clients including, private landowners, Local Councils, Parks Victoria & the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Our ideal candidate will be well-organised, have excellent writing skills and be a great communicator with a solutions-focused attitude, capable of working independently and within a team.

Additionally, this person will support and manage a Field Ecologist who'll report through to this role. Whilst this will involve allocating and overseeing the Field Ecologist's work and providing technical guidance directly, it will also require the facilitation of technical mentoring from other Senior & Principal Ecologists in the team to deliver different client projects.

Your everyday responsibilities will include:

• Report writing including though not limited to Biodiversity Assessment Reports, Land Management Plans, Offset Site Assessment & Management Plans.
• Internal peer review of client reports.
• Development of effective proposals and tenders (directly or supporting).
• Providing technical environmental advice to clients and team members.
• Flora and fauna surveys.
• Habitat hectare assessments and Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) Mapping.
• Targeted threatened species surveys.
• Ecological impact assessments, pest plant & pest animal assessments.
• Vegetation monitoring (quadrats & transects).
• Addressing environmental permit conditions and referral submissions.
• Providing day-to-day support & guidance to the Field Ecologist.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Minimum seven years' experience in an environmental consultancy or the public sector including undertaking ecological/ environmental surveys and report production.
• Vegetation Quality Assessment (VQA) Competency Check.
• Tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or a related field.
• A high level of flora and/or fauna identification skills.
• A working knowledge of Commonwealth and Victorian State legislation.
• A genuine desire to support, manage and develop other team members.

What we can offer the right person:

• An excellent remuneration package.
• Secure long-term employment.
• Ongoing career development supported by a collaborative team of Senior and Principal Ecologists.

It's also important that you're physically able to complete work in the field and you must hold a current Victorian Drivers license.