Senior Ecologist in Lennox Head

Planit is a renowned and successful consultancy providing professional ecology, town planning, environmental planning, civil engineering design and project management expertise across a diverse range of clients Australia wide. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Ecologist, who has a keen interest to be involved in the planning, assessment and delivery of key public and private development programs throughout Northern NSW. This role would be based in either of Planit's Kingscliff NSW or Lennox Head NSW offices.

Applicants will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Zoology, Botany or equivalent;
• Demonstrated +5 years experience in a senior ecological and environmental assessment field;
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation;
• High botanical and fauna identification skills, particularly within Northern NSW;
• Ability to use geographical information technology and appropriate field equipment, including the ability to produce maps and spatial outputs from GPS and field survey data;
• Ability to autonomously organise and lead surveys, complete condition and impact assessments and management plans in accordance with NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation;
• Strong report writing and verbal skills;
• Competence to work independently and as part of a team;
• Current and ongoing legal right to live and work in Australia;
• Driver's licence;
• NSW BAM accreditation (or willingness to obtain) preferable.

You will join an ambitious community-shaping team, with competitive remuneration and flexible conditions. Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Birthday leave;
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energise, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development;
• Learning and development which includes subsidised professional membership;
• Access to wellness program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing;
• Employee Recognition Awards; quarterly and annually;
• Recruitment referral bonus;
• Salary package commensurate to your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.

Please note: This is a role for those with existing experience. Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered.