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Umwelt offers the experience and insight gained from more than 7000 projects
Umwelt’s growth and success is attributable to one key factor – our people! We invest highly in professional development and allow the opportunity for each employee to provide feedback in the direction of our business.
As experts in a variety of environmental disciplines, we are committed to collaborate in a workplace enabling inspired, innovative and cutting-edge solutions. We have an excellent track record for successfully managing complex multidisciplinary and specialist studies for major strategic and development projects.
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.
What we offer:
- Additional #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative that offers staff an additional day of paid leave per month (up to 12 days per year for FTE as per the MeDay guideline) to support mental health and wellbeing
- Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
- Support, guidance, and mentorship from key senior staff
- Opportunities to join the company's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
- Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives
- A competitive salary based on skills and experience
Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow.
If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au
Diversity and Inclusion
Our vision is to make a difference for our clients, our people, and the world around us. We rely on the diversity and unique experiences that each of our employees bring to deliver on this vision. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in the workplace.
Our team is privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we are actively progressing, as a team, the commitments we have made in our own Reconciliation Action Plan. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We support and promote a family-friendly working environment, and we offer a range of family-friendly work practices that allow our team members to balance their work commitments with their family responsibilities. This includes flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave and additional #MeDays, as well as a range of established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives.
Systems Accountant, QLD
Location: Brisbane
In response to growing opportunity and demand, our dedicated and expanding finance team has an opening for a newly created position of Systems Accountant. The role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of Finance systems and provides expertise on system projects, including designing, developing, and implementing solutions to meet Umwelt’s evolving needs.
Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Be responsible for daily and ongoing support to the strategic, operational management and development of our corporate financial systems and processes including integration with subsidiary systems
- Manage and maintain the ongoing functioning, development, implementation, performance, and quality assurance of the financial management systems and processes used
- Recommend improvements to financial systems by assessing our existing systems and identifying areas for enhancement and propose changes
- Implement automation solutions to streamline processes to enhance efficiency and track improvements and report on their impact
- Provide accurate, timely, compliant and transparent financial information, analysis and advice to key stakeholders
- Develop, maintain and review financial reports, executive information enquiries including dashboards to assist stakeholders with planning, and decision making
- Develop and enforce controls within internal systems to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Regularly review financial procedures and policies to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements
- Extract data from various sources and datasets and create informative dashboards and data tables for operational and analytical reporting
- Provide expert training to users on how to utilise the financial systems and develop and maintain financial system training documentation
About you
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with strengths and skills including:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field
- CA, CPA, or ACCA certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in equivalent roles
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of financial accounting systems, principles, and practices
- Experience with Unit 4 ERPx or similar ERP
- Business acumen across finance and operations
- High standards of customer service
- Effective and positive communications
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Systems Accountant, NSW
Location: Newcastle
In response to growing opportunity and demand, our dedicated and expanding finance team has an opening for a newly created position of Systems Accountant. The role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of Finance systems and provides expertise on system projects, including designing, developing, and implementing solutions to meet Umwelt’s evolving needs.
Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Be responsible for daily and ongoing support to the strategic, operational management and development of our corporate financial systems and processes including integration with subsidiary systems
- Manage and maintain the ongoing functioning, development, implementation, performance, and quality assurance of the financial management systems and processes used
- Recommend improvements to financial systems by assessing our existing systems and identifying areas for enhancement and propose changes
- Implement automation solutions to streamline processes to enhance efficiency and track improvements and report on their impact
- Provide accurate, timely, compliant and transparent financial information, analysis and advice to key stakeholders
- Develop, maintain and review financial reports, executive information enquiries including dashboards to assist stakeholders with planning, and decision making
- Develop and enforce controls within internal systems to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Regularly review financial procedures and policies to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements
- Extract data from various sources and datasets and create informative dashboards and data tables for operational and analytical reporting
- Provide expert training to users on how to utilise the financial systems and develop and maintain financial system training documentation
About you
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with strengths and skills including:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field
- CA, CPA, or ACCA certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in equivalent roles
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of financial accounting systems, principles, and practices
- Experience with Unit 4 ERPx or similar ERP
- Business acumen across finance and operations
- High standards of customer service
- Effective and positive communications
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Quality and Systems Support Officer, NSW
Location: Newcastle
Our Newcastle office is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality and Systems Support Officer to join our Quality, Workplace, Health & Safety team.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Co-operate in close partnership with all Umwelt staff nationwide to operationally deliver the full range of quality and compliance services
- Maintain all aspects of the Umwelt Quality and Management System to ensure it is appropriate, effective, kept up to date and continuously improved to meet the needs of the business and any legislative changes
- Update and implement the Quality and Systems framework, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements to meet legislative compliance
- Provide high level administration of all QHSE and WHS documentation, coordination and maintenance of employee training records, presentations, executive reports, and correspondence as required
- Coordinate and implement certification requirements
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Coordinate surveys related to WHS and quality
- Provide support and services to assist Project Managers in preparing WHS and quality material for proposals and projects
- Support internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulations
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality improvement projects
You will have:
- Relevant quality and systems experience
- Understand or able to demonstration WHSE systems and processes understanding
- An ability to complete internal auditing and demonstrate risk mitigation techniques
- Have experience in identifying improvements within our management systems
- Understand compliance and accompanying systems, monitor and measure safety outcomes
- Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- High level of confidentiality and reliable and flexible.
- Advanced computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Outlook
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Executive Assistant, NSW
Location: Newcastle
Do you want to be part of a workplace that provides:
- Opportunity to work with a highly skilled team
- National environmental and social consulting service provider
- One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
- Vibrant team culture
- Strong organisational values
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, where you can really make your mark and have a real impact on the operation of the business. This is a close-knit office environment, offering support and development within a friendly and comfortable team.
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for the effective and efficient support, assistance and coordination for the Executive Manager and NSW & ACT Environment and Heritage Teams.
Day-to-day you will have the following primary responsibilities:
- General support which may include general research, data management, assistance with consultation and, as required, liaison with external parties
- Diary management, coordination and setup of activities and commitments for the Executive Manager - Environment NSW & ACT
- Maintain overview and strong management of workflow, tasks to be delivered by the Executive Manager, Outlook inbox and diary commitments to provide the highest level of proactive scheduling support allowing for maximum time utilisation
- Provide support for group initiatives and projects including supporting the team to effectively deliver these initiatives
- Support the administration team including the workflow and workload as assessed necessary in accordance with timelines and tasks supplied via the Administration Ticket Desk in Umwelt’s SharePoint system
About you
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who sees themselves as a go-getter and self-starter, with the ability to take initiative and be agile to work across a range of task and can pivot as required. The role is broad and very hands-on so requires a proactive and adaptable approach with a high level of attention to detail and strong communication skills. In addition, you will be a critical thinker with strong problem solving abilities who has a strategic mind-set and business acumen for comprehension.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated EA & Administration experience and skills
- The ability to provide high level executive support in a professional services company
- Highly motivated with a quality focus and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders and to drive outcomes
- Commitment to a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task effectively
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop innovative solutions
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook and the ability to become familiar with company-specific software and programs
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Principal Heritage Consultant, WA
Location: Perth
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative subject matter expert who is confident in dealing with projects of complexity. Joining our growing Western Australian operations, you will lead a wide range of cultural heritage projects, including First Nations and/or historical heritage, within anthropological, archaeological, built and/or landscape heritage contexts. Projects that you will work on will primarily be located throughout Western Australia with potential to work alongside interstate teams on major projects in many other parts of Australia.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has:
- A degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Anthropology, Archaeology or other degree Umwelt considers relevant to the role
- Previous relevant cultural heritage industry experience (8+ years), preferably in a consulting context in Western Australia, though other relevant industry experiences may be considered
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Western Australian and Commonwealth heritage legislation, associated regulations, and guidelines
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Preparing proposals and quotations for heritage projects
- Undertaking desktop research and review of projects and the heritage environment to understand client risk, approval requirements and assessment needs
- Leading cultural heritage field work, including archaeological surveys and excavations
- Artefact identification and recording
- Delivering to the consultation requirements of the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
- Collating, analysing and synthesizing data and preparation of desktop, field, and consultation outcomes
- Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community
- Preparation and completion of technical reports to a high quality and standard
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other professional, community members and stakeholders as part of a collaborative working environment to delivery high quality results
- Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- The ability to be a creative and innovative thinker
- Curiosity, resilience, and empathy
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- A team player who is organised, shows initiative, and is motivated with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Current Australian Drivers licence
It is desirable, though not essential, that you could also:
- Undertake anthropological work, including in-depth interviews and cultural mapping activities with First Nations peoples
- Have experience with assessing submerged cultural landscapes and values, and/or other forms of underwater cultural heritage
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia. Umwelt is wholly managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.
Project Administrator, ACT
Location: Canberra
Our Canberra team is growing, and we are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative Project Administrator to support out dynamic business. This exciting newly created opportunity will provide key operational and project support to our team of environmental professionals.
About the role
This newly created position will be an integral part of our administration team, providing key operational and project support to our growing team of environmental professionals in Canberra, and supporting our other offices as required. Day-to-day this role will have the following primary responsibilities:
- Word processing - editing and formatting a variety of documents from letters and proposals to large, complex, multi-volume reports
- General administration (meet and greet visitors, call screening, maintaining office supplies etc.)
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Manage office premises, equipment, and procedures
- Invoice allocation
- Travel bookings and mobilisation assistance including induction requirements
- Providing general administrative support to the Canberra team and to other teams/offices as directed by the National Administration Manager
About you
We are looking for an experienced Project Administrator who can handle anything from proof reading and formatting documents to solving logistical problems. This is an administration-based role that will require you to provide operational and project support to our team of environmental professionals.
If you have the X factor, that sees a problem as something that you can solve, you are just the person we are looking for.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Competent administrative skills with an eye for detail and ability to follow through on delegated office support tasks
- Ability to be people-oriented, and communicate effectively, both in person and on the telephone
- Sensitivity to differing cultures and people, and to their values and beliefs
- The initiative and personal skills to work co-operatively and contribute within a team environment
- Experience in a service driven organisation, in an administrative capacity
- A focus on customer service and collaborative business relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel, Adobe acrobat, including word processing and spreadsheet use as well as compilation of documents using Adobe
- Experience in using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- An understanding of finance and budgeting
- Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including internal and external clients
- Excellent proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Valid Australian Drivers licence
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia
Principal Environmental Consultant, NSW
Location: Newcastle
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our NSW Environmental Management Team, this position will lead project teams to deliver a wide range of interesting and challenging environmental management projects, with a focus on Infrastructure and renewables, government, resources and with the opportunity to also work across other sectors including Defence.
The role can be tailored to the specific skills of the successful applicant and will include focus on a range of services including, but not limited to, environmental management and compliance, government policy development / advisory services, ESG and sustainability and management of specialist technical studies and consultation programs.
Working as part of our strong team will provide opportunities for you to learn and develop your skills, and to teach through delegation and providing support and guidance. Our ideal candidate for this position has experience as a Principal Environmental Consultant, Technical Lead or Environmental Manager with experience in site-based environmental management roles.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Professional who has:
- A degree in Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management
- Extensive project experience, particularly related to the provision of environmental management, sustainability and environmental compliance advice, and delivery of related projects
- Strong people focus and leadership approach, with the ability to balance client, employee, business, and operational needs to deliver high value sustainable outcomes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and the community
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Current drivers license
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Environmental Consultant, NSW
Location: Newcastle
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our NSW Environmental Management Team, this position will complete a wide range of interesting and challenging environmental management projects , with a focus on Infrastructure and renewables, government, resources and with the opportunity to also work across other sectors including Defence.
The Role will focus on a range of services including, but not limited to, environmental management and compliance, on-site environmental advice, ESG and sustainability, closure and rehabilitation, environmental permitting and assessment, management of specialist technical studies and consultation programs.
The position includes scoping, planning, managing and actively completing projects and leading a team to deliver for our clients. Working as part of our strong team will provide opportunities for you to learn and develop your skills, and to teach through delegation and providing support and guidance. Our ideal candidate for this position has experience as an environmental consultant or having exposure to site-based environmental management roles.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Professionals who has:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Planning or Natural Resources Management
- Relevant project experience, particularly related to environmental management, compliance, on-site environmental advice, environmental report and/or sustainability projects. Ideally 6+ years experience for the role
- Strong people focus including being someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team within a national consulting firm
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and councils
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Current drivers license
- Desirably, applicants will also have experience working on SSD and SSI projects in the resources, renewables and/or infrastructure sectors
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Environmental Consultant, NSW
Location: Sydney
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our NSW Environmental Management Team, this position will complete a wide range of interesting and challenging environmental management projects, with a focus on Infrastructure and renewables, government, resources and with the opportunity to also work across other sectors including Defence.
The Role will focus on a range of services including, but not limited to, environmental management and compliance, on-site environmental advice, ESG and sustainability, closure and rehabilitation, environmental permitting and assessment, management of specialist technical studies and consultation programs.
The position includes scoping, planning, managing and actively completing projects and leading a team to deliver for our clients. Working as part of our strong team will provide opportunities for you to learn and develop your skills, and to teach through delegation and providing support and guidance. Our ideal candidate for this position has experience as an environmental consultant or having exposure to site-based environmental management roles.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Professionals who has:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Planning or Natural Resources Management
- Relevant project experience, particularly related to environmental management, compliance, on-site environmental advice, environmental report and/or sustainability projects. Ideally 6+ years experience for the role
- Strong people focus including being someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team within a national consulting firm
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and councils
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Current drivers license
- Desirably, applicants will also have experience working on SSD and SSI projects in the resources, renewables and/or infrastructure sectors
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Principal Environmental Consultant, NSW
Location: Sydney
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our NSW Environmental Management Team, this position will lead project teams to deliver a wide range of interesting and challenging environmental management projects, with a focus on Infrastructure and renewables, government, resources and with the opportunity to also work across other sectors including Defence.
The role can be tailored to the specific skills of the successful applicant and will include focus on a range of services including, but not limited to, environmental management and compliance, government policy development / advisory services, ESG and sustainability and management of specialist technical studies and consultation programs.
Working as part of our strong team will provide opportunities for you to learn and develop your skills, and to teach through delegation and providing support and guidance. Our ideal candidate for this position has experience as a Principal Environmental Consultant, Technical Lead or Environmental Manager with experience in site-based environmental management roles.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Professional who has:
- A degree in Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management
- Extensive project experience, particularly related to the provision of environmental management, sustainability and environmental compliance advice, and delivery of related projects
- Strong people focus and leadership approach, with the ability to balance client, employee, business, and operational needs to deliver high value sustainable outcomes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and the community
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Current drivers license
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Project Finance Controller, NSW/WA
Location: Sydney and Perth
Umwelt has two exciting openings for a Project Finance Controller to join our friendly and dedicated Corporate team.
About the role
If you are looking for a diverse and rewarding role, Umwelt has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Project Controller to join our team. As a Finance Project Controller your role will be to:
- Administer the accurate and timely creation of projects within our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in accordance with the contract and project deliverables
- Work with Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle to drive efficient and effective client invoicing in line with project plans and agreements
- Prepare and provide financial analysis and information to assist project managers and support commercial decisions
- Support project managers across a portfolio of projects of varying complexities, sizes, and values
- Contribute to the achievement of the broader Finance team goals
- Support the implementation of our new ERP
- Work in harmony with Umwelt’s values, objectives, policies, and procedures
Essential criteria of the role
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project finance administration or a similar role
- Experience in working with multiple consulting projects or other project financial work
- Proven track record of overseeing entire project lifecycles, using work breakdown structures, and having a good understanding of standard project management processes
- Experience in working within an ERP
- Well-developed time management skills
- Strong organisation skills to succeed at managing multiple ongoing tasks
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Word, Excel)
- Experience using Project Management software will be highly regarded
- Relevant qualifications for the position will be highly regarded
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the links below. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia. Umwelt is wholly managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.
Apply now
Heritage Consultant, VIC
Location: Melbourne
About the role
We are seeking motivated and collaborative early to mid-career heritage professional, to join our growing Victorian Cultural Heritage Team. This role will involve working within a team-based delivery model on a undertaking a wide range of cultural heritage projects, including Aboriginal and historical heritage, within archaeological, built and landscape heritage contexts. Projects that you will work on will primarily be located throughout Victoria with potential to work alongside interstate teams on major projects in many other parts of Australia.
About you
You will ideally be able to demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Good interpersonal skills, including working well with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Curiosity, resilience, and empathy for others
- Be a team player, who is organised, shows initiative, and is motivated
- The ability to work autonomously, where required, under the guidance of others as needed
Your professional qualifications and experience
You must have a recognised tertiary degree in cultural heritage management, Australian archaeology, and/or anthropology. If you hold other qualifications that you consider relevant to the role, these may still be considered at Umwelt’s discretion.
You will be motivated and enthusiastic about growing and building upon your existing experience in the cultural heritage industry, which includes ideally 2 or more years working in a heritage consulting context.
As you will be working primarily in Victoria, a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Victorian heritage legislation, associated regulations and guidelines is a key requirement of the successful candidate. If you can demonstrate understanding and experience in heritage management in other State and Territory jurisdictions, and within Commonwealth heritage contexts, this would also be highly regarded by Umwelt.
Demonstrated experience in assisting with cultural heritage field surveys, archaeological testing and/or salvage programs and collating and analysing field results, and preparation of associated technical reports in the Victorian legislative context would be highly regarded by Umwelt.
As your role will include travel and fieldwork, it is essential that you hold a current unrestricted Australian Drivers licence.
It is highly desirable, though not essential, that you are also:
- Currently registered as a Heritage Advisor in Victoria, or
- Meet or will soon meet the requirements for a Heritage Advisor in Victoria.
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia. Umwelt is wholly managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.
Workplace Health and Safety Advisor, NSW
Location: Newcastle
We are seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor on a 12-month maximum term contract (parental leave cover). In this role you will be working closely with and supporting the Safety, Quality and Integrated Systems Lead with all compliance and administration tasks relating to health, safety, and quality.
This position will have a national focus and be providing Umwelt with a high level of support to the key personnel across the business to facilitate the effective management of certified system in WHS, Quality Management system. Working as part of the national WHSQ team, this role will undertake a range of tasks including and not limited to compliance, administration, auditing, identification of improvements, writing of policies and procedures and driving outcomes. In addition, this position will also assist in ensuring all safety guidelines and processes are met, assisting in the implementation of risk assessments, drive risk reduction activities and support as required in investigation activities.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic Workplace Health and Safety Advisor who is a self-starter and has ability to learn and apply relevant WHSQ systems. You will have:
- Relevant WHS qualifications and/or experience
- Understand or able to demonstration WHSE systems and processes understanding
- An ability to complete internal auditing and demonstrate risk mitigation techniques
- Have experience in identifying improvements within the health, safety, and quality systems
- Demonstrated ability to write policies and procedures
- Understand compliance and accompanying systems, monitor and measure safety outcomes
- Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure without compromising on safety
- High level of confidentiality and is reliable and flexible
- Advanced computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Outlook
- RTW Coordinator qualifications (desirable)
- Current drivers’ licence
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application should include a covering letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.
Asset Manager, NSW
Location: Newcastle
Umwelt has an exciting opening for an Asset Manager to join our friendly and dedicated Corporate team.
Our team is expanding in response to growing opportunity and demand, and creating the NEW role of Asset Manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled individual to join the team to manage and maintain the company’s assets and asset related agreements; including vehicles, equipment, offices and related supplies. The Asset Manager will coordinate building leases, office moves, procurement, and system enhancements to ensure the optimal use of resources and efficiency of operations across the country.
Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Vehicle fleet management and maintenance including compliance requirements (mine spec, off-road and specific client requirements) for our fleet. Coordinating with stakeholders for requirements, availability, serviceability and fit for purpose
- Identify areas of risk and opportunity in relation to maintenance and assets, developing and implementing plans to achieve commercial targets and optimise lifecycle cost of facilities and/or assets
- Negotiate Umwelt Office and facility leases including negotiation with landlords, agents and contractors to ensure timely and accurate execution of documents, fit for purpose fit-outs and maintenance of facilities
- Plan and manage office relocations and expansions ensuring that duties and responsibilities are executed to budget and scope
- Manage the procurement and supply chain of office materials, consumables, and services, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of consumable
- Management and maintenance of field equipment and specialist instruments including maintenance of calibration to required compliance standards as well as rental/lease agreement for specialist items
- Engage with key stakeholders to implement waste reduction and recycling initiatives across all locations
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments to evaluate new equipment and technologies that can enhance the company’s capabilities and performance
You work closely with the management team and broader Umwelt to scope, package, integrate and manage external providers as required in regards to our assets, facilities and equipment. In addition you:
- Maintain/utilise all existing systems and follow QMS procedures and contribute to the planning and implementation of new assets, facilities and equipment to support operational needs
- Adhere and drive adherence to our organisational policies, procedures, and values at all times, and seek to positively influence the direction of these policies and procedures, as appropriate. Ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with Umwelt policies and procedures and relevant standards and legislation
- Promote safety as both an individual and project team level through positive reinforcement and adhere to the Work Health and Safety Policy and its objectives
About you
You will be an experienced Asset professional with strengths and skills including:
- At least 5 years of experience in asset management, procurement, or a similar role
- Experience in managing vehicle fleets, building leases, IT assets, office moves, and equipment and furniture coordination
- Experience in procurement negotiation and analysis of business case information
- Experience in using asset management systems and platforms and onboarding new technology
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior & Principal Zoologist, WA
Location: Perth
2 x Roles Available
Are you a Senior or Principal Fauna Ecologist / Zoologist looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for both a Senior and Principal Zoologist to be a part of our amazing Perth team. If this sounds like you, read on!
We have a national biodiversity team of around 100 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Senior and Principal Zoologist based in our Perth office. You will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The WA Ecology team prides itself on providing high quality botanical surveys and deliverables to a range of clients throughout the state, with interesting work opportunities and team cohesiveness.
Principal Zoologist
As Principal Zoologist, you will play a key role in further developing Umwelt’s profile for fauna related ecological projects across Western Australia - including identifying, winning, leading, managing, and completing a wide range of ecological projects, and taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation. You will have a strong business development function leveraging from Umwelt’s strong ecology reputation and from your existing relationships and ability to form strong and lasting relationships with clients. You will help to guide Umwelt’s investment in this discipline including recruitment and identifying client and industry needs and standards.
About you
We are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Zoology, or related biological sciences) with 10+ years’ relevant experience as a Fauna Ecologist / Zoologist
- Substantial ecological experience in one or multiple of the following sectors: infrastructure, renewables, defence, resources and extractive industry, or commercial development
- Considerable consulting experience and/or a combination of consulting and client/regulator ecology experience
- Demonstrated experience as lead consultant for the application of relevant Western Australian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
- Understanding of licencing requirements for fauna consultants in WA and record of strong adherence to licence and ethical standards
- Experience leading fauna surveys, assessments, and reporting
- Experience in short range endemics/subterranean fauna ecology (highly regarded)
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies.
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
- Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Western Australia
- Ability to prepare successful large tender/proposal documents
Senior Zoologist
Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as a Fauna Ecologist or Zoologist within Western Australia and is motivated to develop their technical skills on a number of exciting projects throughout the State.
You will work closely with our WA Ecology Manager and relevant Seniors and Principals to deliver quality project outcomes. This role will be involved in a large range of fauna surveys and not limited to one specific location. The successful candidate will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The successful applicant has prior fauna experience, enjoys field survey work, strives for technical excellence, and will be focused on delivering high quality project outcomes.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fauna Ecologist or Zoologist with 5+ years of experience who has:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- 5+ years’ experience as a Zoologist or Fauna Ecologist. Prior consulting experience highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking terrestrial fauna surveys, with a focus in Western Australia. Previous experience in undertaking or assisting with flora surveys in Western Australia also highly regarded
- Experience in short range endemics/subterranean fauna ecology (highly regarded)
- Prior experience and knowledge of Western Australian State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
- Demonstrated experience in project managing fauna survey projects, development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects will be highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in remote locations
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for these opportunities, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior & Principal Ecologist (Botanist), WA
Location: Perth
2 x Roles Available
Are you a Senior or Principal Ecologist (Botanist) looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for both a Senior and Principal Ecologist (Botanist) to be a part of our amazing Perth team. If this sounds like you, read on!
We have a national biodiversity team of around 100 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand nationally and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Senior and Principal Ecologist or Botanist based in our Perth office. You will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The WA Ecology team prides itself on providing high quality botanical surveys and deliverables to a range of clients throughout the state, with interesting work opportunities and team cohesiveness.
Principal Ecologist (Botanist)
As Principal Ecologist (Botanist), you will play a key role in further developing Umwelt’s profile for ecological projects across Western Australia - including identifying, winning, leading, managing, and completing a wide range of ecological projects, and taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation. You will have a strong business development function leveraging from Umwelt’s strong ecology reputation and from your existing relationships and ability to form strong and lasting relationships with clients.
About you
We are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (Botany or related biological sciences) with 10+ years’ relevant experience
- Substantial ecological experience in one or multiple of the following sectors: infrastructure, defence, resources and extractive industry, or commercial development
- Considerable consulting experience and/or a combination of consulting and client/regulator side ecology experience
- Demonstrated experience as lead consultant for the application of relevant Western Australian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
- Experience leading ecology surveys, assessments, and reporting
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
- Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Western Australia
- Ability to prepare successful large tender/proposal documents
Senior Ecologist (Botanist)
Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant within Western Australia and is motivated to develop their technical skills on a number of exciting projects throughout the State.
You will work closely with our WA Ecology Manager and relevant Seniors and Principals to deliver quality project outcomes. This role will be involved in a large range of field surveys and not limited to one specific location. The successful candidate will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years). The successful applicant has prior botanical experience, enjoys field survey work, strives for technical excellence, and will be focused on delivering high quality project outcomes.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with 5+ years of experience who has:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- 5+ years’ experience as an Ecologist or Botanist. Prior consulting experience highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking terrestrial flora surveys, with a focus in Western Australia. Previous experience in undertaking fauna surveys in Western Australia also highly regarded
- Prior experience and knowledge of Western Australian State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
- Demonstrated experience in project managing botanical survey projects, development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects will be highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in remote locations
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for these opportunities, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Professional to Senior Environmental Planner or Consultant, QLD
Location: Brisbane
Are you an environmental or planning professional with experience delivering approvals, EIA and environmental management projects, looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to grow your career with? Umwelt has an exciting opening for a Professional to Senior Environmental Consultant/Planner to be a part of our amazing Brisbane team. If this sounds like you, read on!
About the role
Our team is expanding in response to growing opportunities across all market sectors. We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Environmental Consultant/Planner with a strong desire to develop their skills through working with a highly experienced team that can provide mentoring and development opportunities. The role is suited to an environmental professional or urban planner looking to expand and diversify their experience and career.
In this role, you will work on a wide variety of approvals and EIA projects for the renewables, mining, infrastructure, and government sectors in QLD (with potential opportunities to support projects nationally). Our key services in demand for the QLD environment team are due diligence assessments, approval strategies, planning and environmental approvals, environmental and technical studies, compliance and auditing, and environmental management. You will have the opportunity to hone your project management skills; leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver great project outcomes for our diverse range of clients.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Environmental Consultant or Planner. You will be working as part of a highly experienced and dynamic team working on a diverse suite of projects across multiple industry sectors. In this role you will develop your consulting, writing, project management and technical skills through delivering a range of planning and environmental consulting projects. You will have:
- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, planning or related discipline
- 2-5+ years consulting experience in approvals, impact assessment, environmental approvals or environmental management
- Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
- Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
- Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines and sectors
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth planning and environmental legislation
- Organised, motivated and self-directed
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application must include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience, qualifications, and skills.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.
Principal Ecologist - Biodiversity Offsets Focus, QLD
Location: Brisbane
Do you have a passion for complex biodiversity projects, with focus on delivering biodiversity offsets? Are you looking for an industry leading, supportive and well-respected team to further you passion and progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for a Principal Ecologist (with a focus on biodiversity offsets) to be a part of our close-knit Brisbane team. If this sounds like you, read on!
We have a national biodiversity team of over 80 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Principal Ecologist based in our Brisbane office.
This position will report to the Queensland Ecology Manager and will play a key role in further developing Umwelt’s profile for ecological projects across QLD. This includes identifying, winning, leading, managing, and completing a wide range of ecological projects, and taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation. Key to the role will be your comprehensive and applied understanding of biodiversity offset requirements.
You will support and lead ecological assessments, further developing your skills in:
- Combining with the existing terrestrial ecology team to assess and characterise project impacts and offset requirements
- Delivering technical ecological assessment reports, including offset liability assessments, offset management strategies and offset area management plans
- Developing habitat criteria and offset scoring methodologies for implementation in the field as part of baseline condition survey or monitoring
- Building relationships with the Umwelt national team, as well stakeholders and clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities
- Mentoring junior staff and assisting with their professional development (senior role)
About you
We are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has the following qualifications and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with 10+ years’ relevant experience
- Substantial ecological experience in one or multiple of the following sectors: infrastructure, defence, resources and extractive industry, or commercial development
- Considerable consulting experience and/or a combination of consulting and client/regulator side ecology experience
- Demonstrated experience as lead consultant for the application of relevant Queensland biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
- Experience leading ecology surveys, offset assessments, and related reporting components
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
- Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Queensland
- Ability to prepare successful large tender/proposal documents
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for these opportunities, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Spatial Ecologist, NSW
Location: Newcastle
Are you an experienced Ecologist with a strong working knowledge of spatial technologies looking for a supportive and well-respected team to help progress your career in environmental consulting?
Umwelt has an opening for a Ecologist / Spatial Analyst to be a part of our amazing NSW Ecology team. If this sounds like you, read on!
We have a national biodiversity team of over 80 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking an Ecologist / Spatial Analyst based in our Newcastle or Sydney office. We are looking to build an integrated spatial team within our NSW Ecology team, which will bridge the gap between ecological sciences and spatial sciences. This role will report to our Senior Spatial Ecologist who will lead the sub-team of spatial specialists to allow for greater efficiencies in coordinating, managing, and completing the team’s core business – providing ecological services.
Opportunities will also arise as part of this role to undertake a diversity of spatial and ecological projects in different geographical areas outside of NSW depending on the specific requirements of individual projects.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Ecologist / Spatial Analyst with who has:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science, spatial technologies (or similar)
- Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS pro to undertake spatial analysis of environmental datasets
- Experience in using remote sensing techniques to measure the health or landuse changes of the natural environment.
- Experience using python to automate data flows (desirable but not essential)
- Experience with any other relevant software such as QGIS, FME, Global mapper, ERDAS IMAGINE, ENVI, or any others relevant will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated examples of conducting complex spatial analyses to interpret and understand ecological patterns and relationships
- Experience as an Ecologist within the consulting sector will be highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in remote locations
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Ecologist, VIC
Location: Melbourne
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our team this position is to manage and complete a wide range of ecological projects including taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation. This position is also expected to fulfil Project Manager responsibilities as appropriate.
The role will have a business development support function leveraging from Umwelt’s strong ecology reputation and from the individual’s existing relationships and ability to form strong and lasting relationships with clients.
As a Senior team member this position is responsible for effective management of project budgets, timeframes and resources to ensure effective project delivery; an ongoing focus on achieving quality project outcomes and enhancing client relationships; and is expected to assist the organisation with obtaining new projects through completion of high-quality proposals and other business development functions. The position is expected to contribute to the Victorian Ecology team’s direction and development.
About you
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist who has the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with 5+ years’ experience. Prior consulting experience highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience with relevant Victorian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
- Experience leading and/or playing a key role on ecology surveys, assessments, and reporting
- Ability to develop and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in locations throughout Victoria
- Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Victoria
- Ability to assist in the preparation of successful large tender/proposal documents
- Knowledge of infrastructure and renewables sectors
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Principal Ecologist, VIC
Location: Melbourne
About the Opportunity
Working as part of our national Ecology team, you will play a key role in further developing Umwelt’s profile for ecological projects across Victoria and expanding our service delivery in this discipline. This will also involve promoting the Melbourne office ecology presence for Umwelt.
With support from the Regional Manager – Victoria and the Ecology Manager South East Australia, you will lead the Victorian Ecology team’s direction and development, including identifying, winning, leading, managing and completing a wide range of ecological projects and taking ownership of all aspects of project delivery to provide a fully integrated outcome in a manner that maintains and enhances Umwelt’s reputation.
You will have a strong business development function leveraging from Umwelt’s strong ecology reputation and from your existing relationships and ability to form strong and lasting relationships with clients.
About you
We are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with 10+ years’ relevant experience
- Substantial ecological experience in one or multiple of the following sectors: renewables, infrastructure, defence, resources and extractive industry, or commercial development
- Considerable consulting experience and/or a combination of consulting and client/regulator side ecology experience
- Demonstrated experience as lead consultant for the application of relevant Victorian biodiversity survey and assessment requirements
- Experience delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, surveys, and impact and offset assessments
- Experience leading ecology surveys, assessments, and reporting
- Ability to develop and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Highly motivated with a strong team commitment
- Willingness to support the development and implementation of the growth strategy for the ecology workstream in Victoria
- Ability to prepare successful large tender/proposal documents
- Knowledge of infrastructure and renewables sectors
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Environmental Consultant, QLD
Location: Brisbane
Are you an environmental or planning professional with experience delivering approvals, EIA and environmental management projects, looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to grow your career with?
Umwelt has an exciting opening for a Senior Environmental Consultant/Planner to be a part of our amazing Brisbane team. If this sounds like you, read on!
About the role
Our team is expanding in response to growing opportunities across all market sectors. We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Environmental Consultant/Planner with a strong desire to develop their skills through working with a highly experienced team that can provide mentoring and development opportunities. The role is suited to an environmental professional or urban planner looking to expand and diversify their experience and career.
In this role, you will work on a wide variety of approvals and EIA projects for the renewables, mining, infrastructure, and government sectors in QLD (with potential opportunities to support projects nationally). Our key services in demand for the QLD environment team are due diligence assessments, approval strategies, planning and environmental approvals, environmental and technical studies, compliance and auditing, and environmental management. You will have the opportunity to hone your project management skills; leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver great project outcomes for our diverse range of clients.
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with 5+ years’ experience. You will be working as part of a highly experienced and dynamic team working on a diverse suite of projects across multiple industry sectors. In this role you will develop your consulting, writing, project management and technical skills through delivering a range of planning and environmental consulting projects. You will have:
- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, planning or related discipline
- 5+ years consulting experience in approvals, impact assessment, environmental approvals or environmental management
- Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
- Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
- Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines and sectors
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth planning and environmental legislation
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong motivation and ability to work self-directed
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application must include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience, qualifications, and skills.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Environmental Consultant, WA
Location: Perth
Are you an environmental professional with experience delivering EIA and environmental management projects, looking for a supportive and well-respected team to continue to grow your career with? Umwelt has an exciting opening for a Senior Environmental Consultant to be a part of our amazing Perth team. If this sounds like you, read on!
Our team is growing as a result of exciting new opportunities and growing demand. We are now seeking an Intermediate to Senior Environmental Consultant who has a desire to continue to develop their skills by helping to deliver a wide variety of EIA projects for the renewables, mining, infrastructure, government, and defence sectors in WA. Our key services in demand for the WA environment team are due diligence assessments, environmental studies, environmental approvals, compliance and auditing, sustainability, and environmental management of operations.
About you
We are looking for an Intermediate to Senior Environmental Consultant that can demonstrate sound project management and technical skills able to deliver EIA and environmental management projects for our relevant sectors. To be successful in this role you will have:
- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, environmental planning (or similar)
- 5+ years’ post-graduate professional experience in an environmental role, preferably with demonstrated environmental approvals experience
- Experience in consulting desirable
- Experience in renewables, resources, defence, or infrastructure in WA
- Strong technical aptitude and project management skills
- Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated aptitude for collaboration to work through challenging issues
- Ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships
- An ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including government agencies
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the relevant WA planning and environmental legislation is desirable
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via SEEK or the link below. Your application must include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience, qualifications, and skills.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.
Ecologist (Expressions of Interest), NSW
Location: Newcastle
We are seeking expressions of interest from Field Ecologists wanting to start or further their career in ecological consulting. Be a part of a supportive, skilled, and growing team!
The biodiversity sector continues to grow on the back of new and exciting projects in Umwelt’s portfolio as NSW shifts into a renewable energy future and seeks to balance development with strategic conservation and offsetting outcomes. This growth brings with it amazing opportunity for a passionate early carer ecologist to join a team with secure workflow and incredible project variety. To support our growth, and to deliver on our vision to make a difference, we are seeking Field Ecologists who are looking to start or progress their career in ecological consulting with our NSW ecology team. Our ideal candidate is a graduate that has some prior experience in conducting ecological field work and is motivated to be mobile and develop their technical skills in vegetation and flora identification and targeted species surveys. The successful applicant will strive for quality outcomes, technical excellence and effective communication in a team.
While this opportunity is for a primarily field-based role, the nature of our work is varied and adaptable and Umwelt will support your progression into reporting, project management and technical expertise as your career evolves.
Please note - whilst this role is advertised in Newcastle, we would also consider applications from individuals located in Sydney and Canberra.
About you
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Field Ecologists who meet the following criteria:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology environmental science (or similar)
- A strong desire to work flexible hours and travel for ecological fieldwork including possible trips of extended duration (one week or greater) in rural or remote regions
- Experience in undertaking ecological surveys and a demonstrated passion for flora and/or fauna
- Prior experience or knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types will be highly regarded
- Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including peers, clients, and government agencies
- Ability to work in a professional team as well as autonomously
- Capability to effectively communicate with team members
- Experience in GIS and electronic data capture
- Appreciation of the importance of WHS matters
Join the team
If you believe you meet the criteria apply via the link below. Your application should include a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the above essential criteria and your CV outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Ecologist, WA
Location: Perth, WA
Are you a Senior Ecologist or Botanist with 5+ years of experience looking for a supportive and well-respected team to help progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for a Senior Ecologist to be a part of our amazing Perth team. If this sounds like you, read on!
We have a national biodiversity team of over 80 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Senior Ecologist or Botanist based in our Perth office. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant within Western Australia and is motivated to develop their technical skills on a number of exciting projects throughout the State.
You will work closely with our WA Ecology Manager and relevant Seniors and Principals to deliver quality project outcomes. This role will be involved in a large range of field surveys and not limited to one specific location. The successful candidate will be a part of a leading team with extensive experience within Western Australia (over 20 years).
The successful applicant has prior botanical experience, enjoys field survey work, strives for technical excellence, and will be focused on delivering high quality project outcomes.
We are seeking applications from those with a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. In return, we will support your technical growth, allow flexible working arrangements, and celebrate your achievements as a member of our supportive and collaborative team.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with 5+ years of experience who has:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- 5+ years’ experience as an Ecologist or Botanist. Prior consulting experience highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking terrestrial flora surveys, with a focus in Western Australia. Previous experience in undertaking fauna surveys in Western Australia also highly regarded
- Prior experience and knowledge of Western Australian State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
- Demonstrated experience in project managing botanical survey projects, development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects will be highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work including working away from home to complete ecological surveys in remote locations
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Ecologist, NSW
Location: Sydney, NSW
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join our team due to the strong growth & forward pipeline of work for our business. Be a part of a supportive, skilled, and growing team!
Our biodiversity services continue to grow on the back of new and exciting Projects, including within the renewable energy, Defence, infrastructure, and resource sectors. To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Ecologist who is looking to progress their career in ecological consulting, with our Sydney ecology team. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant, would enjoy dealing with clients and managing projects, and would have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. At a national level, you would participate or drive technical working groups and contribute to the delivery of ecological field programs and reporting.
As a Senior Ecologist, you will work closely with our NSW Ecology Manager and other key personnel to deliver quality project outcomes.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with approximately 5+ years of experience (or similar) who has:
- A degree/post graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- Terrestrial flora survey experience and strong botanical identification skills, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams, is desirable
- Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of NSW Plant Community Types is highly regarded
- A willingness to support the team on all ecological survey types, including fauna surveys
- Demonstrated experience in planning and management of ecological surveys for large scale development or environmental offsetting projects
- Project management skills will be highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients and government agencies, as well as other staff
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
Senior Ecologist, NSW
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Are you an ecologist with 5+ years of experience looking for supportive and well-respected team to help progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for a Senior Ecologist to be part of our amazing Newcastle team. If this sounds like you, read on!
Our biodiversity team of over 30 ecologists is known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise and our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy, infrastructure, and resource sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.
To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Ecologist based in our Teralba (Newcastle) office. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience as an ecological consultant, and have sound ecological survey, reporting and assessment skills. You would have a passion for field work and a drive for delivering high quality outcomes. In return, we will support your technical growth, allow flexible working arrangements and celebrate your achievements as a member of our supportive and collaborative team.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Ecologist with 5+ years of experience who has:
- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience, including the capacity to plan surveys and coordinate field teams
- Demonstrated experience in project managing medium and large-scale development and/or biodiversity offsetting projects
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience in preparing and reviewing reports. Willingness to take responsibility for delivery of reports to final quality
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work
- Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) will be highly regarded
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via the link below. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.