Consultant - Natural Capital - Biodiversity (Markets)
	Niche

Are you passionate about biodiversity and ready to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting that’s shaping the future of sustainable land management?

At Niche, we work at the crossroads of ecology, environment, and economics - delivering innovative solutions across biodiversity and natural capital projects. We're looking for someone with an ecology, biodiversity, or environmental science degree who is excited to step into the growing world of natural capital - whether you’ve already had some exposure or are eager to transition.

In this role you will:

• Support our corporate clients to source and secure Biodiversity Offset Credits under the NSW Biodiversity Offsetting Scheme (BOS) to support their project and development programs.
• Support our landholder clients to supply their Biodiversity Offset Credits to the NSW BOS market.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder engagement/marketing activities specifically related to natural capital and environmental offsets projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Niche landholder and corporate clients and Biodiversity Offset Scheme regulators.
• Manage and contribute to all aspects of project work including data management and analysis, preparation of proposals, reports, presentations and communications (including administrative tasks).
• Contribute to the development of strategies for communicating the value and importance of natural capital and offsets in achieving environmental sustainability.
• Support the broader Natural Capital team in development of Carbon and other Natural Capital projects as required.

About Niche

Niche Environment and Heritage is a leading Australian consulting firm specialising in ecology, heritage, and environmental management. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to help manage their environmental and heritage responsibilities.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme and experience/interest in the natural capital, environmental markets, or sustainability sectors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage timelines, and engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in, administration and/or commercial leadership to support our technical team and our corporate and landholder clients to navigate biodiversity and potentially carbon and natural capital markets
• A keen understanding of natural capital and the role of market-based solutions such as, biodiversity offsets, carbon credits and ecosystem service markets
• A commitment to the highest level of confidentiality and integrity when operating for and on behalf of our corporate and landholder clients
• Experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or environmental consulting is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence

Why join Niche?

• Niche is the market leader in the sourcing and supply of biodiversity offset credits to the NSW BOS Market. Our team consist of exceptional personnel who will help you grow your career in natural capital markets.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
• Professional development and career growth support
• Flexible work arrangements and generous Time in Lieu policy for fieldwork

• If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to careers@niche-eh.com.

  We do not accept Agency representations.

  Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn't fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.

  Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.