Principal Ecologist

As a Principal Ecologist at Biosis, you will hold a significant role within the Victorian Ecology Team, serving as a technical expert, project manager/director and client relationship manager.

The role will report directly to the Manager– Ecology (Victoria).

There is a strong emphasis on leadership, ownership and technical directorship of the Victorian Ecology team. As a Principal Ecologist, you will lead strategic proposals and projects by driving business development and undertaking due diligence assessments for new opportunities. As a technical leader, the role will ensure team cohesion, a key point of contact for technical advice, ongoing work for junior botanists and zoologists, and creating greater capabilities across the team through coaching and mentoring.

In addition, as a Principal Ecologist, you will take on responsibility for other key tasks to continue to guide and develop the technical capabilities of the Victorian Ecology Team, including:

  • Completing regular reviews of reports/outputs for the delivery of high-quality work
  • Attend fieldwork where high level expertise is required, or for provision of training/coaching
  • Attending panel hearings and providing expert evidence
  • Business Development and networking
  • Maintaining key client relationships
  • Working closely with the Victorian Ecology team to achieve their goals and productivity targets and to generate ongoing work for the team

You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and business development of the Victorian Ecology team by:

  • Assisting the Biosis leadership team with setting the strategic direction of the Victorian Ecology team
  • Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects
  • Leveraging existing client and regulator relationships and build new relationships to secure work
  • Understanding opportunities, track strategic and large opportunities and manage long-lead opportunities
  • Working closely with our business development leads and marketing lead on sales, business development and marketing requirements to grow our presence in Victoria

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

  • A learning and development program that’s actually valued by staff
  • Team retreat days
  • Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications
  • Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Active recognition and acknowledgment of exceptional work through employee spot rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program … and much more!⁠

Applications

Please apply for this position via our SWAG job board.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the below selection criteria:

  • Extensive experience leading teams and projects
  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science
  • Ability to travel for projects, when required
  • Proven track record in supporting collaborative teams
  • Excellent workflow management skills underpinned by your passion for client projects
  • Strong commercial acumen that will support the fulfilment of Biosis’ future growth plans
  • Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
  • Valid Australian driver’s license

For further information, including a copy of the position description, please contact recruitment@biosis.com.au.