"Being part of a dedicated Environment business within AECOM gives us the opportunity to work on the projects that mean the most to us. Someofmyhighlights have included monitoring green and golden bell frog populations, helping to design safe fauna crossings and working to protect and improvethreatened ecological communities across the state. Doing this and being able to contribute to major infrastructure projects along the way that benefit me and my community genuinely gets me out of bed in the morning."Jamie McMahon, Technical Director – Environment
Come grow with us.
AECOM's new national structure has enabled deliberate investment to grow our national ecology practice, one that operates as a single national discipline with shared standards, deeper capability, and a unified are now seeking a NSW Ecology Lead to grow our NSW team, to join our established teams in Victoria, WA, Queensland and New Zealand in our ANZ Ecology Practice.
AECOM's environmental business is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.
Job Description
Howyou'llmake a difference
Ifyou'rediven by ecological outcomes and want to lead the next phase of growth, we want you as our next Ecology Lead for NSW. This role is central to scaling our practice in the State: growing the team, lifting technical depth, building national consistency, deepening clientrelationshipsand increasing our market presence across NSW. In this opportunity,



you'll have the chance to:
Lead and developourNSW Ecology team
Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships, supporting business developmentinitiativesand 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 andimplementcomplex ecological investigations for high-profile infrastructure projects, including baseline ecological surveys, pre-clearingsurveysand targeted surveys for threatened species.
Oversee and prepare technical reports and plans, while empowering a team of ecologists through supportive leadership, guidance, bidcoordinationand project management.
Undertake field work acrossNSW and ACT
Lead strategy,innovationand digital enablement
Are you passionate about delivering innovative environmental solutions and making a lasting impact on some of Australia's most significant projects? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if youdon'ttick all theboxesyou could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
NSW BAM Accreditationanability toprovidestrategic advice to clientsforavoiding,mitigatingand offsetting biodiversity impacts
Demonstrable ecology experience in Australia (ideally 10 years +), includingproven experience (ideally 5+ years) in NSWdelivering to local requirements.




Working knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW environmental legislation relating to the environment and an understanding of the relevant planning systems
Proven commercial acumen with experience growing client relationships and expanding service offerings.
Robust leadership and relationship-building skills, with a passion for mentoring, collaboration and developing high performing teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, withexperience as client facingtrusted advisorto public and private sector organisations.
Ability to develop people, shape capability and build a cohesiveNSWteam.
A recognizedecology technical leader with a record of delivering complex, high impact projects.
Ability for occasional travel within NSW for client,siteand agency engagements.
Additional Information
Whyyou'lllove working with us
NSW‐basedrole within our Environment team, with flexible working options and collaboration across our NSW offices.
Flexiblehours, including alternative start/finish times,job-sharingand hybrid work options
Purchase up to6 weeksadditionalannualleaveperyear
Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial studyassistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits ofwhat'spossible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities,additionalhealth or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If yourequireany adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applicationsarereviewedas they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, soif this opportunity sounds like you,we encourage you to applyas soon as possible.
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