Ecologist, Wauchope, NSW
Title: Ecologist
Location: Wauchope,
NSW
About the Role
You would prepare statutory ecological assessments
and plans of management under Parts 4 and 5 of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act. Other aspects of the role include working with local and
state government agencies in providing specialist ecological advice.
Field work includes ecological surveys, habitat
assessments, vegetation community surveys, vegetation mapping and Biodiversity
Stewardship Site assessment under the BAM.
You will also work collaboratively and support our
multi-disciplined team at our Sydney and Wauchope offices including, earth
scientists, environmental engineers, planners, auditors and consultants on a
diverse range of medium to large scale infrastructure projects located in NSW
and potentially Queensland.
We also work on community and local government
driven projects including walking and mountain biking paths in southern NSW and
elsewhere.
This is a new role that has been created due to
expansion of business opportunities.
We are seeking a person with the following
skills and qualifications;
- A relevant tertiary degree in Ecology,
Zoology, Botany, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years practical experience in
conducting flora and fauna assessments
- Working knowledge and experience in the
application of relevant NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Strong project management skills
- A desire to engage with stakeholders including
developers, state government, council and members of the public
- A current New South Wales Driver’s License
- High level computing skills, particularly in
Microsoft Office and GIS
- Current BAM accreditation would be highly
regarded, or willingness and capability to become accredited in the short
term
- Experience in vegetation typing and mapping
under the NSW standard would be highly regarded
- Demonstrated problem solving capability
- Experience working in the local Mid North
Coast area is preferred.
- Diversity and Flexibility
Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance
of flexible working for men and women is central to the way WolfPeak does
business. WolfPeak is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.
How to apply:
See below to
download the Position Descripton.
To apply for
this role or if you have any questions, please email Tyla Avery on admin@wolfpeak.com.au.
Position
description - ecologist-ad-2021-pdf
