BELONG TO AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

The foundations of our support

We are unashamedly optimistic about our ability to create meaningful change.

Niche was founded on a desire to do things better. And on the realisation that standard approaches to environmental management did not always fit our clients’ complex challenges.

Delivering the solutions our clients and communities need requires us to empower and trust our people with the flexibility, autonomy and resources they need, and to provide leadership and support so they can do their best work.

This support has been built around 4 pillars that have been defined by our people.

  • We’ve been championing flexible and remote work since we were established in 2009. Now we’re extending it further to support you to do your best work, and take care of all the other aspects of your life.

    “I appreciate that Niche gives me the choice to work flexibly from anywhere in the country. Our working environment is collaborative and trusting and motivates each one of us to deliver excellence.”
    Deretta Brown, Business Analyst

    • Flexible and remote working options to structure work around your life
    • Options to take additional life leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment
    • Annual salary review and industry benchmarking
    • Competitive time in lieu policy and allowances for your time out in the field
  • And you’ll have the flexibility to take your career where you want to go.

    “Niche have been supportive in allowing me the flexibility I needed to complete my doctorate with the Australian National University. I was employed by Niche as an experienced ecology consultant with six months remaining of my degree. They allowed me flexible working hours around research meetings, and the capacity to work less hours for the final weeks of my degree.”
    Dr Cara Parsons, Experienced Consultant – Ecology

    • Mentoring program to connect you to a network of industry leaders
    • Flexible career paths and learning programs across technical and people leadership
    • Discipline-specific training and accreditation
    • Professional development and membership support
    • Additional leave and allowance to support your professional development
  • The cornerstone of our organisation is a vibrant community where all our people can belong and build meaningful connections. That community extends out to the communities we serve.

    “It’s been great to have some paid time off to take a break from work to look after the new addition, as well as hang out with the family, relax, adjust and take it all in. I’m looking forward to trying the primary carer role later in the year!”
    Simon Tweed, Manager – Natural Capital

    We foster this through a range of offerings that support your health, belonging and wellbeing.

    • Social club and events in our office locations
    • Regular team in-person connections
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Emotional and physical wellbeing programs
    • Employee assistance program
    • Generous parental leave entitlements and support for return to work
  • We’re proud of the amazing projects we’ve worked on. And we know there is more to do. As an organisation and a community, we are also working to reduce our footprint, foster connection and reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and create sustainable solutions for our environment and heritage.

    “Niche is committed to winning the best and most consequential work in the industry, like the Inland Rail Offsetting project, which is the largest offsetting project in Australia and will result in a large number of managed conservation sites across NSW, which is an inspiring outcome to be involved with for an ecologist.”
    Dr. Cairo Forrest, Practice Leader – Ecology

    • Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
    • Evaluated and recorded numerous significant areas and artefacts across Australia
    • Thousands of nation-building projects delivered in Australia
    • First and largest number of Biodiversity Stewardship Sites in NSW
    • Evaluated and protected thousands of hectares of habitat across Australia.

    See our impacts here

Our Values

  • 01

    Trust

    We are responsible, we are accountable, and we deliver on our commitments.

  • 02

    Excellence

    We are proud to offer superior advice and clever solutions. We strive to be the best at what we do and to exceed expectations.

  • 03

    Care

    We care; for each other, our business partners, working safely and sustaining the environment.

  • 04

    Integrity

    We have the strength and principles to operate honestly and ethically. We build strong, balanced relationships founded on respect.

Join our team

Do you want to make an impact working on some of the most consequential, challenging and inspiring projects in your industry?

We’re looking for people to join our diverse community. Bring your experience and find a place you can thrive.

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Position

Location

Type

Our managers

  • Dr Radika Michniewicz BSc (Hons), PhD

    Manager – Ecology

  • Dr Amanda Griffith BSc (Hons), PhD, Accredited BAM Assessor

    Manager – Natural Capital and Offsets Markets

  • Simon Tweed BEnvSc (Hons), Accredited BAM Assessor

    Manager – Natural Capital Strategy

  • Jennie Powell BNatRes (Hons), Accredited BAM Assessor

    Manager – Natural Capital Conservation

  • Dr Justin Shiner BA (Hons), PhD (Archaeology)

    Manager – Heritage

  • Ishara Kotiah BSc. Land Surveying

    Manager – Spatial Services

Meet the team

  • Dr Morgan Disspain B Arch. (Hons), PhD

    Heritage Technical and Commercial Lead

  • Chani Wheeler BSc, MConsBiol, MEIANZ Accredited BAM Assessor

    Ecology Technical and Commercial Lead

  • Ben Slack BA (Archaeology)

    Principal Consultant – Heritage

  • Rochelle Bensted B Arch (Hons)

    Principal Consultant – Heritage

  • Dmitri Medvedko BSc. (BioSci), Accredited BAM Assessor

    Senior Associate – Ecology

  • Luke Stone MRes (Env), BSc (Environmental Biology)

    Senior Principal – Aquatic Ecology

  • Thea Kane BEnvMgmt (Geography)

    Senior Consultant – Ecology

  • Yogesh Nair MSc, BEnvSci, AdvDipEnvMgnt, Cert III CLM Accredited BAM Assessor (BAAS 18144)

    Principal – Ecology

  • Betha Westall BEnvSc, BGS

    Associate – Natural Capital

Empowering people to create a sustainable future