Senior Ecologist

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Location : Flexible across NSW | Employment type : Full-time or part-time

Are you a BAM Accredited Assessor ready to shape the future of biodiversity in NSW? At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, we lead with science and the purpose of making a difference. As one of Australia's leading environmental consultancies, we're proud to offer a workplace where your passion for the environment can thrive.

With us, you'll find your people - supportive, down-to-earth experts who are leaders in their fields and genuinely love what they do. You'll be empowered to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful work. Our projects are dynamic, our culture is collaborative, and no two days are the same.

Why You'll Love Working With Us You'll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer,

Paid birthday leave.

Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts.

Collaborate on projects across the country, building your expertise within a supportive community of practice.

Genderless 12-week paid parental leave.

Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 2 weeks of additional annual leave.

Opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program, and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK).

As a BAM Accredited Assessor, you'll :

Lead and deliver biodiversity assessments under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS).Prepare BAM reports, shape offset strategies, and guide clients through BOS requirements.Manage or support field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and client relationships.Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to ELA's strong technical excellence. What You'll Bring BAM Assessor accreditation under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.Strong NSW field botany and / or fauna identification and solid knowledge of threatened species and ecological communities.Proven ability with NSW vegetation classification, flora / fauna survey methods, and spatial mapping.Experience with long-term monitoring projects.Working knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation.Experience preparing environmental assessments and management plans.Passion for collaborative science and purpose-driven consulting.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience in offset site assessments or credit trading.Previous consulting experience.A desire to mentor and share knowledge with others.Learn more about the opportunity : Job-Position-Description_NSW-BAM-Accredited-Assessor.pdfTo apply, please forward your application (including a cover letter addressing the above criteria) to our People and Culture team, via email

• For further information about the position, please contact Meredith Henderson, Senior Principal Ecologist and Head of Technical, via
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