Ecologist - Newcastle

…More than just an environmental consultancy

Eco Logical Australia (ELA) exists to empower employees and clients to make a difference. We pride ourselves as being Approachable Experts, who lead with science and technology to help our clients navigate complex projects, achieving the best possible outcome for them and the environment.

We are an environmental consultancy with 200 environmental experts across 17 offices. Our people are industry leaders - down-to-earth, passionate, talented, and all-round nice people! ELA works autonomously within the global Tetra Tech group, which is made up of 49 individual companies. This mix of local and global services provides our clients with the benefits of a mid-size consultancy, and the security; resources; and opportunities of a global entity.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are valued and respected for their contributions. This commitment is built on our core values of Listen First, Share Your Genius, Be Courageous, and Feed the Culture

Our recruitment practices ensure equal employment opportunities and access while our culture and strategic actions promote career growth and development in a safe and supportive environment. We also offer full-time, part-time, and flexible work options to help our people live their best lives.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is underway, and we proudly partner with CareerTrackers to provide meaningful career internships for First Nations university students.

That's what truly makes us… more than just an environmental consultancy.

About the Opportunity:

With our continued success in the resources, renewable energy, and government sectors, we are searching for an Ecologist to complement our talented team.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and deliver environmental and ecological solutions for our clients. We encourage employees to rethink traditional methods of project delivery and develop innovative solutions

The scientific side of the role will involve undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, proposal and report writing, and project management. As part of our team, you will also work with your colleagues to hone your skills in client liaison, office strategy, business development, and mentoring.

On a national level within the company, you will play your own unique part in helping us fulfil our company's vision of 'Leading with science, to inform critical environmental decisions, and deliver positive solutions'.

About you:

If you have read this far, we are already at the stage where we want to meet you!.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Zoology/Botany or similar.
• At least 1-3 years ecological experience as a guide.

• Working knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and undertaking ecological fieldwork.
• Well-developed analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Ability to build and nurture internal and external relationships.
• Current manual drivers' licence.
• Ecological consulting experience in preparing a range of high-quality reports, such as environmental assessments, monitoring, and management plans, is desirable.

Come and grow your passion for ecology, further develop your field skills, and showcase your talent as an Ecologist. If you are someone who can laugh hard and work hard within a team of highly motivated and high performing people, you'll fit right in.

We will offer you:

We will discuss remuneration with you in person. In the meantime, you will be comforted to know we are Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) compliant, reviewing equality of pay across each role.

You can view our extensive company benefits at https://www.ecoaus.com.au/careers and be encouraged to know that we have a progressive, non-gendered, 12 weeks paid parental leave policy. Oh, and let's not forget the birthday leave benefit (that's right, you get an extra day off on your birthday!).

Next steps:

If you're an Australian citizen, resident or have permanent unrestricted working rights, and are seeking a friendly and professional organisation where workplace culture is highly valued, and where you can grow and further develop, get in touch!