Experienced Ecologist

About the role

Onterris is seeking an experienced ecologist, preferably with a botany focus, to join its NSW Ecology team. The role involves managing ecological projects from planning through delivery, providing advice, and mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects, including budgets, programs, resourcing and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate flora and fauna surveys on complex projects and challenging sites across NSW.
• Provide practical ecological advice to support planning, approvals, environmental management and project delivery.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and ecological assessments, ensuring compliance with NSW legislation, policy and approval pathways.
• Support and mentor junior ecologists, offering technical guidance and field leadership.

Required profile

• 4‑7 years of relevant consulting experience in ecology, primarily in NSW.
• Tertiary qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge and experience conducting flora and fauna surveys.
• Understanding of NSW legislation, policy and approval pathways.

Required skills

• Experience with GIS desktop software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with data collection packages like ArcGIS Fieldmap and Survey123.
• Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation (highly desirable).