Senior Zoologist & Project Manager
Melbourne

 

Do you want to work with a team dedicated to protecting the environment and facilitating innovative approaches to sustainable development? Would you like of be part of our exciting team, chosen as much for their sense of fun and teamwork as their technical expertise? Perhaps you would you like to be involved in advising business and government agencies on undertaking development that protects the environment by implementing science-based creative solutions? How about you come and work with us to fast-track your career and develop your skills and special interests! With increasing demand for our services in Victoria, we are seeking an experienced zoologist with sound technical, project management and people skills to take on a range of client projects and see them through to successful completion.

 

About Nature Advisory

 

Nature Advisory Pty Ltd is an Australian employee-owned specialist ecological consulting company, with offices in Victoria (Melbourne), New South Wales and Queensland, providing expert advice, field services, and reporting to government, corporate and private clients. We specialise in flora and fauna surveys, impact assessments and conservation management. Our clients are involved in renewable energy, land development and natural resource management. We ensure environmental impacts from development are minimised in line with regulatory requirements.

We 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 is minimised. We are carbon neutral. The company comprises a team of passionate ecologists, botanists, zoologists, GIS analysts and business professionals, collaborating to provide clients with the best biodiversity advice available, enabling them to achieve sustainable development and nature positive outcomes.

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 flexible, pet friendly, relaxed, and highly team oriented and we provide excellent opportunities for training (internal and external) and career development. We have regular social functions and a genuine sense of camaraderie.

 

About the role

 

The role will involve providing robust technical and regulatory advice to our clients to help them develop effective mitigation measures to avoid and minimise impacts. It will also involve supporting project teams to scope work, plan surveys, gather site information and prepare quality reports to advise clients and satisfy regulatory authorities.

The role of Senior Zoologist and Project Manager will involve:

• Planning and implementing ecological assessments – with a particular focus on zoological surveys

• Understanding environmental legislation and policy applicable in Victoria;

• Providing advice to clients

• Leading project teams of committed ecologists

• Providing leadership to graduate zoologists in undertaking zoological surveys and associated reporting

• Building and maintaining client relationships

• Contributing to achieving nature positive outcomes

• Sharing your passion and knowledge of nature with a diverse team; and

• Contributing to our strategic direction, management, and culture.

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

• Employment on a permanent contract; • Five weeks annual leave

• Two additional weeks unpaid leave

• Flexible working arrangements based in Melbourne

• 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.

 

Key Selection Criteria

 

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the design and implementation of ecological field assessments and the preparation and quality control of consulting reports. Qualifications and experience in ecology/environmental science is essential, and knowledge of the requirements of ecological impact assessments at different levels of government in Victoria is very advantageous. A track record in an environmental consulting capacity will be viewed favourably.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in ecology

• Ecological field experience

• Strong ecological data handling and interpretation skills

• Experience in assessing the impact of developments on threatened species

• High quality reporting and reviewing skills

• The capacity to work well within a team as a leader and mentor.

 

How To Apply

To apply, mail your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing how you meet the key position criteria above to: info@natureadvisory.com.au.

In the subject line please include: 2025 – 08 Senior Zoologist & Project Manager.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the position in more detail, please call Chris Armstrong on 0477 474 700 or email Chris@natureadvisory.com.au

Closing date:7th May 2025 (but applications submitted earlier are highly encouraged and will be assessed on an ongoing basis). Further information is available at www.natureadvisory.com.au