Senior Marine / Aquatic Ecologist

About the role

Our Environment team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Marine / Aquatic Ecologist with marine or freshwater experience to join our team. You will benefit from being part of a national Ecology and Environmental Services team that has industry experts across Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology and a range of exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region.

This role will ideally be based in our Sydney office (St Leonards), however Newcastle or Wollongong based candidates will also be considered. We offer flexibility such as work from home, staggered hours as well as additional Purchased Leave options to balance your career and family life. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day to day tasks would involve:

·         Displaying expertise in the fields of marine and freshwater ecology including experimental design and statistical analyses

·         Planning, leading and implementing estuarine, marine and /or freshwater field studies

·         Managing your own small to medium sized projects from end-to-end

·         Undertaking desktop research

·         Demonstrating a solid understanding of environmental legislation and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current industry standards, practices, environmental legislation and approvals processes

·         Ensuring work output is of a technically high standard and activities are commercially viable

·         Technical report writing utilising conventional standards expected for scientific reporting

·         Acting as a professional mentor to junior staff and assisting with their professional development

·         Assisting with the preparation and processing of tender documentation

To be successful for this role you’ll need:

·         Tertiary qualifications in Marine or Freshwater Ecology / Biology, Marine Science or equivalent

·         Qualifications and experience in scientific diving (or equivalent) and Coxswains certification desirable

·         Strong knowledge and understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis

·         Well-developed fieldwork skills including leading field teams with specific knowledge in intertidal, subtidal and offshore field survey methods

·         Experience with the full tender process including drafting proposals and responding to RFQ’s

·         Knowledge of freshwater field survey methods such as electrofishing, AUSRIVAS protocols and macroinvertebrate identification desirable

·         GIS and habitat mapping skills using ArcGIS or similar highly desirable

·         Knowledge of NSW and Federal planning and environment legislation

·         Strong commercial acumen to financially manage projects and seek out new opportunities

·         Flexibility to travel occasionally

Physical Requirements

·         Position includes both office and field work and the applicant must be physically able to stand and work in the field including in remote areas for extended periods of time.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.

·         Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

·         Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

·         Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

·         Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

·         Professional Registrations and Memberships

·         Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

·         Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

·         Service Recognition Awards

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members

·         A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.