Ecology Lead NSW

AECOM
Sydney
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Client relationship management","Team development"]

Lead NSW Ecology, growing the NSW team and client relationships, delivering complex ecological investigations for major infrastructure, and guiding reports and project management across NSW and ACT. Drive strategy, innovation and digital enablement while mentoring a high‑performing ecology group and expanding cross‑line offerings.

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3 months ago

Ecology Lead NSW

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Job Summary

Lead NSW Ecology, growing the NSW team and client relationships, delivering complex ecological investigations for major infrastructure, and guiding reports and project management across NSW and ACT. Drive strategy, innovation and digital enablement while mentoring a high‑performing ecology group and expanding cross‑line offerings.
Location: Sydney
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and develop our NSW Ecology team, providing direction and career growth for ecologists across projects.
  • •Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to winning proposals and bids.
  • •Deliver to key clients while leading positioning of the ecology offering in NSW, including cross-selling across business lines and regions.
  • •Lead and implement complex ecological investigations for high-profile infrastructure projects, including baseline ecological surveys, pre-clearing surveys and targeted surveys for threatened species.
  • •Oversee and prepare technical reports and plans, mentoring a team of ecologists through leadership, bid coordination and project management.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkAnnual LeaveStudy LeaveRemote WorkFlexible Hours

Key Requirements

  • • NSW BAM Accreditation with ability to provide strategic advice to clients for avoiding, mitigating and offsetting biodiversity impacts
  • •Demonstrable ecology experience in Australia (ideally 10+ years), including 5+ years in NSW delivering to local requirements
  • •Knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW environmental legislation and relevant planning systems
  • •Proven commercial acumen with experience growing client relationships and expanding service offerings
  • •Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with ability to mentor and develop a high performing NSW team
Experience:EcologyEnvironmental planningInfrastructure
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringClient relationship managementTeam development
Certifications:NSW BAM Accreditation
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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