Senior Consultant – Spatial Ecologist
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Qualifications
- — Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, GIS, or a related discipline. — Demonstrated experience (or early career experience) in GIS, spatial analysis, spatial data management, and/or environmental modelling. — Working knowledge of geospatial tools and platforms (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS), with a willingness to develop advanced technical skills. — Professional membership with a relevant body (e.g. Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI), Ecological Society of Australia (ESA), or EIANZ) or willingness to work towards membership (desirable).
- Experience, skills and organisational knowledge — 5–8 years’ experience in geospatial, environmental, or related disciplines (flexible depending on level). — Experience in a consulting or project-based environment supporting multidisciplinary work (desirable). — Experience contributing to technical project delivery, including GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management. — Developing capability in client-facing interactions and communicating spatial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. — Strong working knowledge of spatial platforms and tools (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS), with some exposure to Python/R or digital visualisation tools (desirable). — Experience or exposure to supporting ecology and environmental approvals projects, ideally within sectors such as mining, energy, transport, or water. — Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets. — Experience with Australian or Commonwealth environmental projects.
- Personal Attributes — Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within and across multidisciplinary teams. — Demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to learn, adapt, and incorporate feedback. — Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing project requirements and priorities. — Committed to delivering high-quality work, balancing technical accuracy with efficient delivery to timelines and budgets. — Professional and reliable, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, GIS, or a related discipline.
- — Demonstrated experience (or early career experience) in GIS, spatial analysis, spatial data management, and/or environmental modelling.
- — Working knowledge of geospatial tools and platforms (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS), with a willingness to develop advanced technical skills.
- — Professional membership with a relevant body (e.g. Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI), Ecological Society of Australia (ESA), or EIANZ) or willingness to work towards membership (desirable).
- Experience, skills and organisational knowledge
- — 5–8 years’ experience in geospatial, environmental, or related disciplines (flexible depending on level).
- — Experience in a consulting or project-based environment supporting multidisciplinary work (desirable).
- — Experience contributing to technical project delivery, including GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management.
- — Developing capability in client-facing interactions and communicating spatial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- — Strong working knowledge of spatial platforms and tools (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS), with some exposure to Python/R or digital visualisation tools (desirable).
- — Experience or exposure to supporting ecology and environmental approvals projects, ideally within sectors such as mining, energy, transport, or water.
- — Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- — Experience with Australian or Commonwealth environmental projects.
- Personal Attributes
- — Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within and across multidisciplinary teams.
- — Demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to learn, adapt, and incorporate feedback.
- — Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing project requirements and priorities.
- — Committed to delivering high-quality work, balancing technical accuracy with efficient delivery to timelines and budgets.
- — Professional and reliable, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Responsibilities
- Deliver geospatial ecology services, including GIS analysis, spatial data management, spatial modelling, and digital visualisation to support ecology and environmental approvals projects.
- Contribute to national projects across the mining, energy, transport, and water sectors, ensuring high-quality and consistent spatial outputs.
- Apply established spatial analysis methods and support the development of best practice approaches in environmental assessment and planning.
- Collaborate with ecology and environmental approvals teams to understand project requirements and develop effective spatial solutions.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain spatial datasets, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and compliance with project and organisational standards.
- Support client deliverables, including mapping, spatial analysis, and reporting, with a focus on clear communication of spatial information.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of geospatial workflows, tools, and processes.
- Work collaboratively with national teams and the broader WSP network to support integrated project delivery.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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