- One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
- Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits
- Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)
About Umwelt
Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental consultancy operating for over 30 years, with 9 offices nationwide. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy,
resources, and the urban development sector.
Our national biodiversity team is known for our wide ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy,
infrastructure and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
About the Role:
This role is suited to a terrestrial ecologist with a strong interest in ecological restoration, land management and condition based ecological assessment. You will join and develop as a key member of the Ecology Qld team as we expand our capability in offsets restoration and embed
stronger land management outcomes across offset strategies and project delivery. The role will involve a balanced mix of fieldwork, data analysis, GIS and reporting, with a primary focus on contributing to offset related deliverables. Opportunities will also be available to support the broader ecology team across projects. This position will particularly suit someone who has implemented, supported or assessed a range of management interventions and understands their effectiveness within bushland management or ecological restoration contexts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with a range of terrestrial ecological field surveys including vegetation and habitat mapping, fauna surveys, offset property assessments and Habitat Quality Assessments
- Identify, assess and recommend land management actions relating to threats, disturbances, regenerative capacity and restoration interventions
- Utilise GIS and desktop ecological data to undertake and support regional to property
scale ecological and/or offset assessments
- Analyse ecological and spatial data including that pertaining to habitat quality assessment data to inform baseline condition, monitoring and restoration outcomes
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and offset deliverables
- Support restoration planning, implementation frameworks and monitoring programs across offset sites
About You:
We are seeking a motivated and capable ecologist who meets the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, ecology, botany, zoology or a related discipline
- Approximately 2 – 5 years of relevant experience, ideally including bushland regeneration and/or ecological restoration projects (as a land manager or consultant). Experience working within a consulting environment is desirable
- Experience in terrestrial flora and/or fauna surveys
- Experience in analysing ecological data using Excel and contributing to clear, concise technical report writing
- Practical understanding of land management and restoration processes (e.g. weed management, regeneration and disturbance response)
- Highly motivated to contribute to meaningful ecological outcomes within a collaborative team
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for fieldwork as required
What We offer:
Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:
- A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
- Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
- Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
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#MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off for 12 months of the year
- Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
- Opportunities to join Umwelt’s Employee Share Plan (ESP)
- A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
- Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
- A competitive salary based on skills and experience
Diversity and Inclusion
At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and
kindness.
The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also
drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.
Join the Umwelt Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.
If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
