Spatial Ecologist
	Capital Ecology Pty Ltd

Capital Ecology - Spatial Ecologist

About Capital Ecology

Capital Ecology is a Canberra-based company providing specialist ecology consulting services to the ACT and surrounding regions of NSW. We are a dedicated team of talented and experienced ecological professionals offering quality, reliability, and value for money to our clients. With an intimate knowledge of the ecology of the region and the development approval processes, we offer superior ecological advice and services. Servicing both the public and private sectors, our projects inform a diverse range of developments, including urban and rural subdivision, infrastructure (road, rail, water, gas, electricity), renewable energy, and agriculture. We also regularly undertake conservation-focused research projects and monitoring programs.

The foundation of Capital Ecology’s success is our uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity, and sustainability. This commitment is evident in every Capital Ecology deliverable, flows through every client experience, and ensures that we are consistently the best at what we do.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate level to mid level Spatial Ecologist to join our team. Working under the direct and fulltime tutelage of Capital Ecology’s Principal Ecologist and Senior Ecologists, this role provides a rare opportunity for you to take your passion for both ecology and geographic information systems (GIS) and develop your knowledge and skills to make this passion a challenging and rewarding career.

The role will primarily involve a mix of ecological surveys and assessment (wide variety of flora and fauna surveys, vegetation mapping, and other terrestrial ecological surveys) and GIS mapping and analysis. The role will also likely involve drafting proposals and short reports, as well as other office-based work.

Based in Canberra, with our client base including government (all levels), infrastructure, urban development, renewable energy, and quarry and mining, you will work on many interesting and innovative ecological assessment and management projects across the Southern Tablelands of NSW and the ACT.

What we offer

Capital Ecology offers the following.

• Work on a wide variety of interesting, innovative, and ethical projects across diverse environments.

• The opportunity to learn under the direct tutelage of industry leaders.

• The opportunity to become a key and valued part of a strong and successful company.

• The opportunity to work with the most up-to-date equipment and systems.

• Hard working, enthusiastic, and friendly team culture (incl. regular team building and reward activities).

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Local work, time away is rare and usually only overnight.

• A comfortable and welcoming office located in a lovely bushland setting on the edge of Canberra, including free parking.

• A generous professional development budget and encouragement to spend it.

• An attractive and highly flexible remuneration package, including a generous performance-based bonus arrangement and the opportunity to salary sacrifice into super.

About you

The role can be from graduate level to mid level as our focus is on finding the right person to join our team.

Essential criteria

The successful applicant will have the following.

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Ecology / Environmental Science or closely related discipline, preferably with a focus (i.e. minor or major) in GIS.

• Established GIS skills and a passion for applying them in a science-based environment.

• Strong time management skills.

• Well-developed communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office.

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work productively within a team.

• A high level of physical fitness (sufficient to undertake field surveys for full days in challenging terrain).

• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable criteria

The following will also be highly regarded.

• Flora and fauna knowledge and identification skills.

• Experience with on-ground ecological surveys, assessment, and reporting.

• Strong analytical and writing skills.

• Experience with the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method and/or other similar biodiversity survey and assessment frameworks.

• Knowledge of Commonwealth, NSW, and/or ACT environmental legislation.

• Honours or post graduate qualifications.

• Current first aid certificate.

• 4WD competency.

How to apply

Applications and any enquiries are to the addressed to Kelly Speirs (Business Manager) at admin@capitalecology.com.au

For your application to be considered it must include:

• a tailored cover letter addressing the essential criteria; and

• a current and detailed CV, including contact details for 2 referees (one must be from the past 12 months).

Applications close 5pm Friday 17 November 2023.