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Umwelt employs a team of more than 75 highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals across a range of environmental disciplines as well as support roles. We consider that our employees are our most valuable asset and as such we invest highly in professional development and allow the opportunity for each employee to provide feedback in the direction of our business.

Although we have grown considerably over the last few years, Umwelt prides itself on the fact that we have been able to maintain a “small company feel” as well as a very positive and cooperative culture amongst our employees.

The advantage of choosing a career with Umwelt is best summarised by the feedback received at our last staff development day held in the Hunter Valley Vineyards in mid 2007. Some of the positive feedback included:

  • high ethics / morals / standards;
  • diversity of work both in scale and complexity;
  • good reputation;
  • flexible work conditions;
  • work opportunities at regional, state, national and international levels;
  • supportive and friendly environment;
  • good staff interaction at social events and use of on-site gym facilities;
  • considerate leave entitlements (including parental leave); and
  • access to Company Directors.

As we are always on the lookout for quality staff and talented people, if you are interested in a career with Umwelt, please submit your resume to careers@umwelt.com.au

Current Opportunities

Umwelt Seeks Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist – Botanist

The opportunity exists for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join our highly regarded team of Ecologists in our Teralba office. Our ecology team provides services and advice in all aspects of terrestrial and aquatic ecological surveys, assessment and management, and combines strong research design, field survey and ecological analysis skills with a sound understanding of Commonwealth, NSW and local ecological conservation and planning requirements. Project experience ranges from small scale assessments to large scale ecological assessment and planning projects for conservation planning and natural resource management, mining, industrial, urban and infrastructure development. Specifically, we are looking for applicants with the following, as a minimum:

  • tertiary qualifications in ecology or environmental sciences (or similar);
  • at least six years’ experience in either ecological field survey, vegetation mapping or ecological consulting disciplines;
  • ability to work as part of a varied and highly cohesive team of ecologists, as well as within a larger organisation providing services across a number of environmental disciplines;
  • strong desire to take part in flora field survey, including overnight trips away or week long programs. Demonstrated expertise in flora survey and identification and impact assessment. High level vegetation mapping, classification and community description skills, skills in fauna survey and assessment are desirable;
  • excellent report writing skills, including the ability to participate in and manage high level impact assessments for complex development projects. Familiarity with the ecological requirements of relevant legislation is essential. The ability to work with complex ecological projects requiring strategic thinking and problem solving is highly desirable;
  • excellent strategic understanding of ecological survey and impact assessment, biodiversity monitoring, management and offsetting issues is highly desirable;
  • ability to work effectively and proactively as part of a defined management system, including regular liaison with peers and managers;
  • high level communication and organisational skills, and the ability to demonstrate these within the organisation, to clients, government agencies, and the public; and
  • well developed time and project management skills, including the ability to provide quality outcomes within defined timeframes. A strong proven ability to manage projects and budgets effectively will be highly regarded.

Applications marked to the attention of Travis Peake (Ecology Manager / Associate) must be received by 20 January 2012 either electronically (mail@umwelt.com.au) or at the following address:
Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
PO Box 838
Toronto NSW 2283

Please contact Travis Peake on 02 4950 5322 if you wish to discuss the position prior to submitting an application.

Senior Archaeologists

We have a strong reputation for achieving quality archaeology outcomes on complex and major projects across a range of sectors including mining and extractive industries, major infrastructure, regional planning and natural resource management studies, servicing regional, national and international clients.
We require full time Senior Archaeologists to join our large team of archaeologists in our Toronto office.

Senior Archaeologist – Aboriginal Heritage

The majority of the work to be undertaken by the successful applicant will be related to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage, however, opportunity can also be provided to work in Historic Heritage.
Umwelt expects that the applicants for the position of Senior Archaeologist will hold a Degree in Archaeology and preferably (but not necessarily) have successfully completed Honours in Archaeology or an associated field such as Anthropology or Aboriginal Studies. To fulfill the position of a Senior Archaeologist it would be expected that the applicants will have a number of years experience in the field of consultancy and that they will have throughout their career undertaken a wide range of projects and project types related specifically to the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage such as:

  • Aboriginal Archaeological Survey and Assessment,
  • preparation of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans,
  • preparation of Department of Environment and Climate Change Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits and associated Research Designs and Methodologies,
  • supervision of salvage programs including surface collections, subsurface testing, manual excavation and mechanical excavation, and
  • consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders and recording their views/oral histories.

Umwelt archaeologists are very conscious of the importance of integrating archaeology within the broader framework of Aboriginal cultural heritage management and the successful applicants would work closely with relevant Aboriginal stakeholders on all projects to produce outcomes that acknowledge and address Aboriginal stakeholder points of view and show respect for their cultural values.

Selection Criteria:
The successful applicants must have:

  • a Degree in Archaeology,
  • proven experience as outlined above,
  • excellent verbal and written communications skills,
  • extensive experience with government agency and Aboriginal stakeholder consultation,
  • an understanding of relevant legislation,
  • an appropriate level of fitness for fieldwork.

Senior Archaeologist – Heritage

The majority of the work to be undertaken by the successful applicant will be related to the management of historical archaeology and heritage.

Umwelt expects that the applicant for the position of Senior Archaeologist – Heritage will:

  • Project Manage and/or contribute to historical archaeology/heritage projects in an efficient manner and in accordance with relevant authority and professional guidelines and standards. This work will include:
    • Historical research
    • Preparation of archaeological and heritage assessments
    • Preparation of heritage impact assessments
    • Preparation of significance assessments
    • Preparation of research designs
    • Preparation and submission of excavation permit and/or exemption/exception applications to Heritage Branch, Department of Planning
    • Conduct and/or supervise archaeological excavation (experience in test excavation, monitoring, open area excavation and demonstrated ability to meet Heritage Branch excavation directors assessment criteria would be an advantage)
    • Photographic/Archival recording (photography and measured drawings)
    • Preparation of/contribution to Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Management Plans, including the formulation of policies
    • Maintain close working relationship with statutory authorities including the Heritage Branch, and other relevant stakeholders including local Councils, and historical societies.
  • Experience in built heritage management and conservation planning would also be desirable.
  • Communicate effectively with other members of the archaeology team, other Company personnel and, as required, relevant Aboriginal organisations, other community groups, relevant authorities, and clients.
  • Prepare archaeological reports to a high standard and in a manner that clearly addresses all relevant requirements.
  • Mentor and assist with training new and recent graduate archaeologists.
  • Provide advice, as required, to project managers regarding timetables required to complete particular archaeology and general tasks.
  • Maintain all working documents and project files in an appropriate format, which conforms to office quality systems and allows for ready retrieval, both for working and archive purposes.
  • Complete all work (text and drawings) in a legible format for word processing and drafting. Clearly and courteously liaise with relevant administration and drafting personnel regarding document completion timeframes and formats.
  • Report to the Manager of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Services (and Company Directors as required) regarding general project progress, workload and achievement of deadlines. Advise at earliest opportunity of any constraints to meeting project requirements.
  • Exercise all reasonable care and responsibility during the use of all Company vehicles and equipment and advise the Company Directors or Administration Officer, regarding required maintenance and service.
  • Undertake other office or field tasks as required by Company Directors.
  • Discuss with Company Directors any matters relating to this position, or affecting work performance, or suggested improvements to the work environment.
  • Abide by Umwelt’s Policies and Procedures in relation to Occupational Heath and Safety.

Applications marked to the attention of Belinda McLeod (Director’s Assistant) are due 23 December 2011, either to bmcleod@umwelt.com.au, or to:

Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited
PO Box 838
Toronto, NSW 2283