Associate Director – Lead Project Delivery – Renewable Energy
Nature Advisory Offices Melbourne
Do you want to work with a team dedicated to protecting the environment and helping Australia move towards a renewable energy future?
Would you like of be part of our exciting team, chosen as much for their sense of fun and teamwork as their technical expertise? Would you like to work with us to develop your career, skills, and special interests? Would you like to chance to be involved in new and innovative monitoring and assessment techniques?
With our increasing focus on ecological services in all Australian states, we are seeking a qualified and experienced environmental consultant to lead our growing practices working in all states of Australia.
About Nature Advisory
Nature Advisory Pty Ltd is an Australian employee-owned specialist consulting ecological company, providing expert advice, field services, and reporting to organisations, governments and private clients on a range of ecosystem monitoring and management projects. We specialise in renewable energy and land development impact assessments and ensure environmental impacts from these projects are minimised in line with regulatory requirements. This allows us to make a positive contribution to conserving environmental values while supporting sustainable development and the growth of the renewable energy sector. As an environmental firm, we also ensure that the impact of our own operations are carbon neutral.
The company is a team of passionate ecologists, botanists, zoologists, GIS analysts and business professionals, collaborating to provide clients with the best biodiversity advice available, regularly achieving sustainable development and nature positive outcomes. We are a leading provider of ecological services to the wind energy and land development industries, with offices in Victoria (Melbourne), New South Wales and Queensland.
At Nature Advisory, we have established a strong company culture based on values of respect, support and communication. We understand that our staff are the most vital part of our company and are driven by valuing and developing staff as diverse individuals. Our workplace is pet friendly, relaxed, and highly team oriented. We have regular work social functions and a genuine sense of camaraderie.
About the role
This is a continuing, full-time position within Nature Advisory. You will be in a supportive leadership role responsible for our teams of ecologist across Australia. It is a newly created role that aims to inspire and align our state teams to enable the company’s future growth and development while meeting staff and client expectations.
You will lead quality, consistency and delivery across our offices in the provision of technical client services in ecology.
Your strong leadership and management skills will enable you to guide the development of state teams, their leadership, resourcing, technical strength, professional development and innovation in line with the company’s strategic directions and objectives.
We are seeking a strong, supportive leader who will:
- Lead and mentor an enthusiastic, focused and disciplined team of developing business unit and technical team leaders to further develop their leadership and management skills;
- Encourage an engaged, innovative and create workplace;
- Use your consulting and business management experience to support our teams to deliver optimal development outcomes that avoid and minimise impacts on biodiversity in the context of related regulations.
- Bring a focus on the technical robustness of our advice and the clarity of our reporting, driving innovation and consistency across our practice.
- Make a long-term investment in a leading, growing business with continuing growth potential
We offer similar pay and conditions to other consultancies, but we also offer flexibility, career building, a great workplace, and an innovative and exciting approach to our scientific work. After a qualifying period, you would be eligible for participation in the employee share ownership scheme.
Benefits include:
- Attractive salary commensurate with skills and experience;
- Five weeks annual leave each year;
- Two additional weeks unpaid leave per year;
- Flexible working arrangements based on Melbourne; and
- Mentoring and options for career progression.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and friendly team of ecologists committed to a high standard of technical work and client service.
Contact us if you would like a change in your career and if you are ready to move to a more exciting and enjoyable workplace.
Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in ecology, environmental science and/or related disciplines;
- A minimum of 10 years’ exemplary management and leadership experience in a consulting environment;
- Strong analytical skills and experience in team leadership;
- Strong ecological data and interpretation skills;
- High quality reporting skills;
- Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team.
How to apply:
Email your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the key position criteria to: info@natureadvisory.com.au Attn: 2025-04 Associate Director – Leader Project Delivery – Renewable Energy.
If you think you have the skills and interest to fill this position or would like to discuss the position, we would be very happy to speak with you. Please call Dr. Inga Kulik on 0427 152 002
Date published: – 29th January 2025
Closing date: – 28th February 2025 (earlier applications are encouraged)