Ecology Lead NSW

How youll make a difference  

If youre driven by ecological outcomes and want to lead the next phase of growth we want you as our next Ecology Lead for NSW. This role is central to scaling our practice in the State: growing the team lifting technical depth building national consistency deepening client relationships and increasing our market presence across this opportunity youll have the chance to:

• Lead and develop our NSW Ecology team
• Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships supporting business development initiatives and contributing to winning proposals and bids 
• Deliver to key clients while leading positioning of the ecology offering in NSW including cross-selling across business lines and regions 
• Lead and implement complex ecological investigations for high-profile infrastructure projects including baseline ecological surveys pre-clearing surveys and targeted surveys for threatened species. 
• Oversee and prepare technical reports and plans while empowering a team of ecologists through supportive leadership guidance bid coordination and project management. 
• Undertake field work across NSW and ACT 
• Lead strategy innovation and digital enablement 

Are you passionate about delivering innovative environmental solutions and making a lasting impact on some of Australias most significant projects If so we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive  

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered. 

• NSW BAM Accreditation an ability to provide strategic advice to clients for avoiding mitigating and offsetting biodiversity impacts
• Demonstrable ecology experience in Australia (ideally 10 years ) includingproven experience (ideally 5 years) in NSWdelivering to local requirements. 
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW environmental legislation relating to the environment and an understanding of the relevant planning systems 
• Proven commercial acumen with experience growing client relationships and expanding service offerings.  
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with a passion for mentoring collaboration and developing high performing teams. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience as client facingtrusted advisorto public and private sector organisations. 
• Ability to develop people shape capability and build a cohesive NSW team.  
• A recognizedecology technical leader with a record of delivering complex high impact projects.  
• Ability for occasional travel within NSW for client site and agency engagements. 

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us  

• NSWbased role within our Environment team with flexible working options and collaboration across our NSW offices.
• Flexible hours including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year  
• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities 

Ready to push the limits of whats possible 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time