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Location: Newcastle or Brisbane

We are currently seeking to appoint an experience Financial Controller to lead our finance operations.

About the Role

This role is ideal for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast paced, hands on environment. You will draw on your deep technical accounting capability and strategic thinking to strengthen financial integrity, optimise systems, compliance, processes and support operational performance across a multi-site, multi-service organisation. This position oversees the external audit process, safeguards the integrity of financial reporting, and supports strategic decision making through accurate reporting and sound technical advice.

The Financial Controller leads a high performing finance team, cultivating capability development, driving operational excellence and championing continuous process improvements. Working closely with the CFO and the executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and elevating the organisation’s financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and periodic financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies and controls
• Oversee the preparation and lodgement of tax returns, BAS, FBT and other statutory tax obligations
• High proficiency in using relevant technology, including finance systems; Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Power BI; payroll systems and Copilot AI
• High proficiency in risk management and internal control design and assessment
• Reviewing and approving payments as required
• Provide technical accounting and tax advice to senior executives
• Manage the end to end external audit process, including coordination with auditors, preparation of audit deliverables and resolution of audit queries
• Monitoring, compliance and reporting on debt covenants and shareholder deed obligations
• Maintain effective professional relationships with external service providers and partners, including auditors, financiers, advisors and investors
• Maintain and recommend updates to Umwelt policies and processes to support compliance, appropriate controls, and commercial outcomes in a changing business environment
• Provide authoritative guidance on complex accounting and compliance issues
• Provide strategic guidance to CFO to support finance team to meet company goals and directions
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Drive professional development, succession planning and team engagement
• Champion process optimisation and automation across financial reporting and compliance functions
• Collaborate with relevant business leads to enhance reporting tools and data integrity
• Deliver ad hoc reporting to support business needs
• Fulfil the acting CFO role during periods of leave

About You:

• CA or CPA qualified with extensive experience in financial reporting and consolidations
• Background in senior audit or senior finance roles in large, complex organisations. Experience in a professional services organisation preferred
• Extensive awareness of Australian Accounting Standards and their application to large private sector organisations
• Considerable experience in advising executive leaders and governance bodies
• Considerable experience in leading an inclusive, high-performing team
• Strategic and practical thinker committed to continuous improvement and problem solving
• Skill in fostering a cohesive, respectful team environment and relationships with the wider business
• Influence and inspire others positively with integrity
• Knowledge and experience developing and implementation of relevant legislation/policies/guidelines
• Self-directed, positive, flexible, resilient, and effective at prioritising
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Focus on continual improvement
• Commitment to quality assurance and professional standards

Join the 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.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Brisbane, Newcastle or Perth

We are seeking an experienced National Water Lead to drive the growth and success of our integrated water teams.

About the Role

This role will provide inspiring and effective leadership to guide a high performing team with expertise in surface and groundwater management. You will mentor and develop team members, including modellers, engineers and environmental scientists, while implementing strategies to deliver positive outcomes and maintain a competitive, robust and diversified service offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for national water teams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Grow, mentor and develop a high performing team of water professionals
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing sound advice and supporting business development initiatives

About You:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Strong commercial acumen in a professional services context
• Demonstrated experience in a similar or equivalent position
• Self directed, a positive attitude and is flexible and resilient when handling pressure with outstanding capacity to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional commitment to providing a high level of service to all clients and internal personnel

Join the 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.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle

Currently Umwelt are looking to appoint a Senior WHS project Advisor to their national HSEQ team on a 6-month fixed term contract working 3 days a week.

About the Role:

As a Senior WHS Project Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture among our team and ensuring high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality in all our projects. You will collaborate with and assist the Safety, Quality, and Integrated Systems Lead in carrying out and sustaining project related workplace health and safety initiatives and related reporting with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement. This role will operate at a national level and assist our field teams prepare for project delivery through hazard IDs and risk assessment and mitigation, while working in an ISO certified systems in OHS and Quality Management.

This role will perform various tasks such as compliance, risk identification, assessment and control activities, client WHS gap fit audits and Project specific safety management plans delivery while achieving results that match our clients project requirements. You will ensure that all health and safety guidelines and procedures are promoted, manage the execution of risk assessments, lead risk mitigation activities, and assist in investigation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complying detailed risk assessments, identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate and control risks related to health, safety, environment and quality
• Developing, implementing, and ongoing management of strategies, policies and procedures aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Complying client projects specific safety management plans
• Conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to relevant standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices. Developing corrective action plans when necessary
• Assisting with incident investigations, analysing root causes, and developing strategies to prevent recurrence. Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of incidents to relevant stakeholders
• Providing advice to clients on systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to promote a proactive approach to HSEQ management
• Maintaining accurate records of HSEQ activities, preparing comprehensive reports and communicating findings as required to relevant stakeholders

About You:

• A relevant qualification – Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience within a similar industry (consulting, construction, or engineering, etc)
• A strong understanding of national HSEQ regulations, standards, and best practices
• Experience identifying improvements within the health, safety, and quality systems in line with 9001 & 45001
• Worked in a consulting project delivery team, providing WHS and compliance advice on all projects
• A strong understanding of compliance and accompanying systems to monitor and measure health and safety outcomes
• An ability to complete internal auditing and demonstrate risk mitigation techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• An analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to assess HSEQ issues and develop effective strategies
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure without compromising on safety
• A high level of confidentiality, who is reliable and flexible
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• A Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator and mental health first aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
• A current drivers’ licence

Join the 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.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle or Sydney

Umwelt is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and delivery-focused Principal Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in NSW. This role can be based in Newcastle, the Central Coast or Sydney.

As a Principal Aboriginal Heritage Consultant, you will have significant experience and expertise in Aboriginal Heritage management and conservation. This role involves overseeing, leading and working with a team to deliver Aboriginal heritage related projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring the quality of deliverable.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of heritage projects. This includes overseeing project teams, planning and delivery of fieldwork, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that project goals are met
• Engaging with clients to understand their project requirements, provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological matters, and develop tailored solutions that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices
• Effective stakeholder engagement with both internal and external stakeholders relevant to the role
• Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community
• Well-versed in heritage and archaeological legislation, regulations, and guidelines, and apply this knowledge to assess significance, develop conservation strategies, and mitigate impacts on heritage and archaeological values
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, helping to develop their skills and expertise in heritage and archaeological management and consultancy

The ideal candidate this role will have strong stakeholder engagement, experience in providing advice and advocacy on heritage and archaeological matters to clients, government agencies and community groups, as well as the ability to prepare and review high quality technical reports.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience
• Preferably experience in a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and associated regulations and guidelines, with experience in NSW highly regarded
• Demonstrate leadership experience, including project management and team coordination
• Interest and experience with client relationship management
• Australian Drivers licence (ideally with 4WD experience)

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle and Brisbane

Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Flood Modeller to join our team, as we continue to grow and expand our Water Services group.

About the Role

This role will see you independently delivering high quality surface water assessments and flood modelling, while driving continuous improvement of processes and systems in collaboration with the Surface Water Lead and Water Services Manager.

As a principal member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering technical work to scope, schedule, and budget, strengthening client relationships, identifying new project opportunities and building your professional standing in the industry. You will also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior modellers, helping them develop their skills and capabilities, while effectively managing projects, budgets, timeframes, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership through the delivery of flood/surface water modelling projects, and support the growth and success of water modelling
• Eagerness to innovate and establish efficient and effective modelling systems and processes in collaboration with the groundwater modelling team
• Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate flood/surface water modelling, analysis and reporting
• Prepare high quality technical work as per the scope and timeframes, as well as developing innovative solutions for clients
• Manage projects from proposal to delivery, including team coordination, client relationships, and oversight of scope, budget, and schedules
• Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment

About You:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering or a similar degree
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
• Expertise with water modelling software (i.e. WBNM, XP-Rafts, RORB, URBS, Tuflow, HEC-RAS) and application of ARR (Australian Rainfall and Runoff) 2019
• Experience in visualisation and GIS software (i.e. GlobalMapper, AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS)
• Preferred NER (National Engineers Register), Registered Professional Engineer (RPEQ) or working towards obtaining these registrations
• Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the hydrologic technical field
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle or Brisbane

Now is an exciting time to join Umwelt and be an integral part of the journey, as we expand the Water Services group, which includes integrated groundwater and surface water technical services.

Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Hydrogeologist to join our team, as we continue to grow and expand our Water Services group.

About the Role

As a Principal Hydrogeologist, you will play a pivotal role in leading groundwater projects, offering expert guidance on the broad range of hydrogeological work, from field testing to groundwater impact assessments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee data collection and analysis, and provide strategic advice to clients on groundwater sustainability and regulatory compliance. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys guiding junior staff, can prioritise tasks and find innovative solutions to help address technical or project challenges, and thrives on delivering great technical work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership through the delivery of groundwater projects, and support the growth and success of the groundwater team
• Contribute to business development activities and continual improvement
• Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate groundwater data analysis and reporting
• Lead small to large-scale projects, from proposal to completion, building strong client relationships and communication
• Work across a broad range of project types, from water/groundwater management plans, compliance reporting, trigger or water supply/security investigations, ecohydrological assessments, impact assessments and mine closure studies
• Provide expert advice on groundwater/water issues, regulations, and best practices
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other technical disciplines (i.e. ecology, social, cultural heritage and spatial analysis) to develop innovative and tailored solutions
• Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment

About You:

• Degree qualifications in Hydrogeology, Engineering, Geology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
• Sound capabilities in managing hydrogeological projects
• Familiarity with numerical groundwater modelling preferred by not essential
• Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment

Join the Team 

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle

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 Opportunity

As a member of our highly respected NSW Ecology team, you will contribute to Umwelt’s reputation for ecological projects across NSW and grow our service capacity in this area. We are looking for senior and associate ecologist candidates with diverse experience in field work, assessments, legislative awareness and solid reporting and project management skills.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Senior Ecologist, and have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. In return, we will support your technical growth, allow flexible working arrangements and celebrate your achievements as a member of our supportive and collaborative team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Ecologist who has the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Accreditation or experience under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme is highly desirable
• Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
• Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

Join the Team 

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia

Location: Brisbane and Newcastle

Now is an exciting time to join Umwelt and be an integral part of the journey, as we expand the Water Services group, which includes integrated surface water and groundwater technical services.

Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Water Engineer specialised in surface water environmental studies and help grow and expand our Water Services group.

About the Role

As Principal Water Engineer, this role will involve leading and completing technical projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring delivery of work across surface water environmental projects nationally. Typical projects include (but not limited to) surface water impact assessments to support renewables projects, site water balance modelling, flood studies, erosion and sediment control, water security studies, ecohydrological assessments, mine closure studies and management plans. The role also includes opportunity for business development and/or technical innovation to help facilitate delivery of integrated technical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership through the delivery of surface water projects, and support the growth and success of the surface water team, in collaboration with management
• Contribute to business development activities and the growth of a National surface water team.
• Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate data analysis and reporting
• Manage and deliver medium to large-scale projects from proposal to completion, building strong client relationships and communication
• Provide expert advice on surface water/water issues, regulations, and best practices
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other technical disciplines (i.e. ecology, social, cultural heritage and spatial analysis) to develop innovative and tailored solutions
• Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment

About You:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Water).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
• Sound capabilities in managing water related projects
• Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
• Ability to distil complex information and tasks to be able to communicate to a broad audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment

Join the Umwelt Team 

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please reach out to our friendly HR team. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Sydney

About the Opportunity

As a Principal Ecologist / Team Leader, you will spearhead our ecological initiatives, providing leadership and technical expertise to guide projects from inception to completion. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will lead by example, using your technical skill sets to manage and mentor staff and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Your role will involve a variety of field and office-based activities, with the opportunity to travel across the nation as a member of a truly national team. You will be responsible for the delivery of field survey programs, often on logistically complex and remote sites, and the preparation of high-quality deliverables. Your role will also involve cultivating client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the growth and success of our consultancy firm. You will be willing to play a key role in the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in NSW.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities:

• 10+ years of relevant ecological experience
• Degree qualified in ecology, environmental science, zoology, botany or a related discipline
• Accreditation under the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in managing medium and large-scale ecological assessment and management projects
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues, leveraging emotional intelligence and pragmatic attitudes.
• Lead and support your team to lead proposal preparation within your relevant work area
• Experienced in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Proven track record of leading ecological assessments, habitat surveys, and impact analyses
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and environmental policies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences, which include clients, government agencies and internal staff
• Demonstrate leadership abilities, including project management and team coordination
• Current Australian driver’s license

Join the Team 

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Perth

2 x Roles Available

Are you a Senior or Principal Ecologist (Botanist) looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for both a Senior and Principal Ecologist (Botanist) to be a part of our amazing Perth team. If this sounds like you, read on!

We have a national biodiversity team of around 100 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand nationally 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.

To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Senior and Principal Ecologist or Botanist based in our Perth office. You will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The WA Ecology team prides itself on providing high quality botanical surveys and deliverables to a range of clients throughout the state, with interesting work opportunities and team cohesiveness.

Principal Ecologist (Botanist)

As Principal Ecologist (Botanist), you will play a key role in further developing Umwelt’s profile for ecological projects across Western Australia – including identifying, winning, leading, managing, and completing a wide range of ecological projects, and taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation. You will have a strong business development function leveraging from Umwelt’s strong ecology reputation and from your existing relationships and ability to form strong and lasting relationships with clients.

About you

We are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (Botany or related biological sciences) with 10+ years’ relevant experience
• Substantial ecological experience in one or multiple of the following sectors: infrastructure, defence, resources and extractive industry, or commercial development
• Considerable consulting experience and/or a combination of consulting and client/regulator side ecology experience
• Demonstrated experience as lead consultant for the application of relevant Western Australian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
• Experience leading ecology surveys, assessments, and reporting
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
• Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
• Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
• Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Western Australia
• Ability to prepare successful large tender/proposal documents

Senior Ecologist (Botanist)

Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant within Western Australia and is motivated to develop their technical skills on a number of exciting projects throughout the State.

You will work closely with our WA Ecology Manager and relevant Seniors and Principals to deliver quality project outcomes. This role will be involved in a large range of field surveys and not limited to one specific location. The successful candidate will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The successful applicant has prior botanical experience, enjoys field survey work, strives for technical excellence, and will be focused on delivering high quality project outcomes.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with 5+ years of experience who has:

• A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
• 5+ years’ experience as an Ecologist or Botanist. Prior consulting experience highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking terrestrial flora surveys, with a focus in Western Australia. Previous experience in undertaking fauna surveys in Western Australia also highly regarded
• Prior experience and knowledge of Western Australian State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Demonstrated experience in project managing botanical survey projects, development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects will be highly regarded
• An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• A high level of motivation and self-direction
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in remote locations

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for these opportunities, please reach out to our friendly HR team. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Newcastle

We are seeking expressions of interest from Field Ecologists wanting to start or further their career in ecological consulting. Be a part of a supportive, skilled, and growing team!

The biodiversity sector continues to grow on the back of new and exciting projects in Umwelt’s portfolio as NSW shifts into a renewable energy future and seeks to balance development with strategic conservation and offsetting outcomes. This growth brings with it amazing opportunity for a passionate early carer ecologist to join a team with secure workflow and incredible project variety. To support our growth, and to deliver on our vision to make a difference, we are seeking Field Ecologists who are looking to start or progress their career in ecological consulting with our NSW ecology team. Our ideal candidate is a graduate that has some prior experience in conducting ecological field work and is motivated to be mobile and develop their technical skills in vegetation and flora identification and targeted species surveys. The successful applicant will strive for quality outcomes, technical excellence and effective communication in a team.

While this opportunity is for a primarily field-based role, the nature of our work is varied and adaptable and Umwelt will support your progression into reporting, project management and technical expertise as your career evolves.

Please note – whilst this role is advertised in Newcastle, we would also consider applications from individuals located in Sydney and Canberra.

About you

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Field Ecologists who meet the following criteria:

• A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology environmental science (or similar)
• A strong desire to work flexible hours and travel for ecological fieldwork including possible trips of extended duration (one week or greater) in rural or remote regions
• Experience in undertaking ecological surveys and a demonstrated passion for flora and/or fauna
• Prior experience or knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types will be highly regarded
• Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
• Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
• Capability to effectively communicate with team members
• Experience in GIS and electronic data capture
• Appreciation of the importance of WHS matters

Join the team

If you believe you meet the criteria, please reach out to our friendly HR team. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.

Location: Sydney, NSW

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join our team due to the strong growth & forward pipeline of work for our business. Be a part of a supportive, skilled, and growing team!

Our biodiversity services continue to grow on the back of new and exciting Projects, including within the renewable energy, Defence, infrastructure, and resource sectors. To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Ecologist who is looking to progress their career in ecological consulting, with our Sydney ecology team. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant, would enjoy dealing with clients and managing projects, and would have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. At a national level, you would participate or drive technical working groups and contribute to the delivery of ecological field programs and reporting.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will work closely with our NSW Ecology Manager and other key personnel to deliver quality project outcomes.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with approximately 5+ years of experience (or similar) who has:

• A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
• Terrestrial flora survey experience and strong botanical identification skills, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams, is desirable
• Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types is highly regarded
• A willingness to support the team on all ecological survey types, including fauna surveys
• Demonstrated experience in planning and management of ecological surveys for large scale development or environmental offsetting projects
• Project management skills will be highly regarded
• An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients and government agencies, as well as other staff
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
• A high level of motivation and self-direction
• Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.