Principal Ecologist Consultant

Principal Ecologist - Perth

Our ecology team is growing and ERM is recruiting for a Principal Ecologist to join our high performing national team. This is an excellent opportunity based in our Perth office, to lead ecological assessments to support large-scale capital development projects, including for mining, oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure sector clients. 

As Senior/Principal Ecologist, you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the delivery of projects for ERM’s business.

We have a diverse client base, and your projects will encompass the full project life cycle, including impact assessments, BAM assessments, biodiversity stewardship site assessments, biodiversity certification assessments, EPBC referrals, and strategic advisory. 

As ERM is the leading provider of ecological services to the renewable energy sector, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best practice across this rapidly evolving sector.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, biodiversity surveys, impact and offset assessments and ecological management plans

• Conducting environmental analyses and mapping, research, and field surveys

• Preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements

• Provision of advice on the relevant regulatory framework and project approval pathway

• Writing technical environmental reports, proposals, and tenders

• Planning and managing projects with a range of complexity and scale

• Undertake technical reviews

• Building relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities

• Mentoring junior staff and assisting with their professional development

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• 10+ years’ experience in biodiversity impact assessment

• Tertiary qualifications in botany, ecology or related discipline

• Extensive experience in leading ecological inputs and directing teams of field surveyors on large-scale projects

• Experience in the preparation of bushfire risk assessments would be beneficial

• Excellent experience in the WA ecological consultancy market, with a strong external-facing, client-orientated approach

• Excellent understanding of WA regional ecosystems and State/Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy

• Demonstrated experience in botanical survey and vegetation management, and experience in the application of the BAM

• Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments for EIAs

• Proven track record in winning work

• Willingness and/or experience in managing and training junior staff

• Full Australian Driving licence

What ERM can offer you in this position:

• ERM offers highly flexible working arrangements and believe in optimal work-life balance

• Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach and discounts with a range of retailers

• ERM has an Employee Banking Solutions Program where you can take advantage of a range of preferential rates, banking discounts, fee waivers and more

• Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation

• Discretionary performance bonusses

• Wellness days and purchased leave options

• Continuous training and development

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM