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.

    “I have been able to adapt my working hours to accommodate additional studies. I have been supported through additional study leave and the flexibility of where I can work in order to complete my studies,”
    Chelsea Freeman, Heritage Consultant

    • 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
    • Annual company retreat and regular team connection
    • 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

    • Commitment to our Reconciliation Action Plan
    • Evaluated and recorded numerous significant areas and artefacts across Australia
    • Thousands of nation-building projects delivered in Australia
    • Commitment to decreasing our footprint from Carbon Neutral to Carbon Positive
    • First and largest number of Biodiversity Stewardship Sites in NSW
    • Evaluated and protected thousands of hectares of habitat across Australia.

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.

Position

Location

Type

  • Use your experience to make a positive impact
     
    Niche is a leading consultancy specialising in natural capital and offsetting, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, heritage management, environmental planning, management and approvals, and spatial services.
     
    Our purpose is to empower people to create a sustainable future.
     
    We’re looking for an Ecology Consultant to join our diverse community of talented, innovative technical experts and strategic advisors. Our people are proud to do work that matters, to make an impact working on some of the most consequential, challenging and inspiring projects in their industry.
     
    Find your Niche – a place you can thrive
     
    From the start of our business in 2009, we have trusted our people with the flexibility they need to structure work around their lives and the autonomy to deliver their projects from end to end. On any given day our people will be working from home, in the field, or from one of our offices located across the east coast of Australia.
     
    We value your expertise and ensure you have the systems, support and tools to do what you do best. Whatever your role with Niche, you can take advantage of:
     
    Time for your wellbeing, personal development and family
     

    • Additional paid leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment
    • Spend time with family or friends, volunteer in your community, or work on a personal project
    • Competitive parental leave policy to support parents and carers

     
    Recognition for your time and effort
     

    • Competitive in-field TIL policy, and incentives/allowances to recognise your time in the field
    • Competitive total rewards package and allowances

     
    Support to master your craft
     

    • A network of peers, mentors, leaders, senior specialists and experts accessible through our buddy and mentoring programs
    • Flexible career pathways to progress in both technical and people leadership streams
    • Financial assistance and leave to support your continuing professional development

     
    About the role
     
    We are seeking a motivated junior to mid-level Ecology Consultant to join our team, ideally someone with 3 – 6 years or more experience in the NRM industry
     
    The role is responsible for providing input into ecological advice to clients based on field surveys, research and within the context of the legislative framework in NSW. The successful candidate will work with our Ecology team.
     
    What will make us a great match
     
    This role will best suit to a motivated junior to mid-level Ecology Consultant with 3 – 6 years or more experience in the NRM industry.
     
    Specifically, we are looking for:
     

    • A relevant Bachelor-level university degree in the field of Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, or another relevant discipline.
    • Practical experience of 3 – 6 years undertaking field-based surveys, data analysis and reporting, (within a consulting capacity viewed favorably).
    • Willingness to travel throughout NSW to perform fieldwork campaigns on a regular or semi-regular basis.
    • Experience in preparing ecological reports such as impact assessments BDAR’s, FFAs or input into monitoring programs.
    • Knowledge of relevant NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation and planning policies.
    • Vegetation community identification skills within NSW would be an advantage, along with botanical skills or fauna identification skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals.

     
    About Niche and the team
     
    At Niche, we look to the future and ask how we can empower people to make a positive difference and to solve clients’ problems in a way that balances a need for development with respect for heritage and reliance upon our environment.
     
    Ecology – terrestrial and aquatic
     
    Niche’s ecology team includes experienced terrestrial and aquatic ecologists working across a range of industry sectors. Throughout the lifecycle of a project, we may be involved in providing conceptual strategic advice, assisting with impact assessments, monitoring, mapping, or supporting biodiversity stewardship site planning and management.
     
    This role reports to Radika Michniewicz who currently leads Niche’s Ecology Team in both NSW & QLD. Radika is a senior ecologist with over 15 years of experience in providing ecological and project management services in Australia and France. She has managed field studies and large, complex projects for a variety of clients across Australia’s eastern seaboard, with particular experience in large ecological monitoring programs and large-scale biodiversity investigations.
     
    How to apply
     
    If you are interested in this fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to careers@niche-eh.com.
     
    Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.
     
    Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.      

  • Use your experience to make a positive impact and contribute to project excellence 
     
    Niche is a leading consultancy specialising in natural capital and offsetting, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, heritage management, and spatial services.
     
    Our purpose is to empower people to create a sustainable future.
     
    We’re looking for a Project Controller to join our Operations team and support delivery of projects by a diverse community of talented, innovative technical experts and strategic advisors. Our people are proud to do work that matters, to make an impact working on some of the most consequential, challenging and inspiring projects in their industry.
     
    ​​​​​​​​​About the role 
     
    The Project Controller role sits within the newly established Project Management Office (PMO) and is part of the Niche Operations team.
     
    The Project Controller role is a key member of the project team and works directly with Niche’s project managers to provide project administration and financial assistance in support of the delivery of projects across the business. Project Controllers assist the PMs with defining project goals and objectives; create and maintain a project’s budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. The Project Controller will also assist the PMO to develop new ways of working and improvements to how we can manage and deliver projects.
     
    What will make us a great match 
     
    You’ll need to have experience in supporting a diverse range of projects (ideally within a consulting or professional services environment) and have a great understand of project financials and requirements throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and be able to analyse project financials and metrics to identify project issues before they arise and be proactive in jumping in to assist our Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
     
    Specifically, we are looking for:
     
    At least 2 years experience in a Project Controls role, ideally within a consulting or professional services firm
     
    A thorough understanding of project management processes and project financials
     
    A solid team player with a can-do attitude to providing solutions on projects and assisting Project Managers deliver successfully
     
    About Niche and the team 
     
    At Niche, we look to the future and ask how we can empower people to make a positive difference and to solve clients’ problems in a way that balances a need for development with respect for heritage and reliance upon our environment.
     
    Niches operations team includes a team of finance and project controls, who are committed to ensuring heritage and ecology projects run smoothly and effectively, and support project excellence.
     
    Find your Niche – a place you can thrive 
     
    From the start of our business in 2009, we have trusted our people with the flexibility they need to structure work around their lives and the autonomy to deliver their projects from end to end. On any given day our people will be working from home, in the field, or from one of our offices located across the east coast of Australia.
     
    We value your expertise and ensure you have the systems, support and tools to do what you do best. Whatever your role with Niche, you can take advantage of:
     
    Time for your wellbeing, personal development and family
     

    • Additional paid leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment
    • Spend time with family or friends, volunteer in your community, or work on a personal project
    • Competitive parental leave policy to support parents and carers

     
    Recognition for your time and effort
     

    • Competitive in-field TIL policy, and incentives/allowances to recognise your time in the field​​​​​​​​
    • Competitive total rewards package and allowances

     
    Support to master your craft
     

    • A network of peers, mentors, leaders, senior specialists and experts accessible through our buddy and mentoring programs
    • Flexible career pathways to progress in both technical and people leadership streams
    • Financial assistance and leave to support your continuing professional development

     
    How to apply 
     
    If you are interested in this fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to careers@niche-eh.com.
     
    Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply.
     
    Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.      

  • Join Our Mission to Shape a Sustainable Future!
     
    Are you ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference? At Niche, we’re not just a consultancy—we’re a movement towards a more sustainable world. As a leader in natural capital and offsetting, ecology, heritage management and spatial services, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic People and Culture Officer to join our innovative team!
     
    Why Niche?
     
    At Niche, we empower people to create a sustainable future. Join our vibrant community of talented, forward-thinking experts and strategic advisors who are proud to make an impact on some of the most consequential, challenging, and inspiring projects in the industry.
     
    Find your Niche – a place you can thrive!
     
    Since 2009, we’ve trusted our team with the flexibility to balance work and life, and the autonomy to deliver projects from start to finish. Whether working from home, in the field, or from one of our offices across the east coast of Australia, our people are valued and supported with the systems and tools they need to excel.
     
    What We Offer:
     

    • Time for Wellbeing and Development: Additional paid leave to support your health, wellbeing, personal development, and family time. Enjoy our competitive parental leave policy to support parents and carers.
    • Master Your Craft: Access to a network of peers, mentors, leaders, and senior specialists through our buddy and mentoring programs. Benefit from flexible career pathways and financial assistance for your continuing professional development.

     
    About the role:
     
    As a People and Culture Officer, you will provide essential HR support, ensuring effective HR management and processes across the business. Your role includes delivering high-quality service, building strong relationships, and fostering a culture of employee engagement.
     
    Key Responsibilities:
     

    • Business Partnering/Support: Provide clear and accurate HR advice, support key stakeholders, guide managers on performance management and conflict resolution, and maintain employee records.
    • Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborate with hiring managers, and stay updated on recruitment trends to attract top talent.
    • Employee Lifecycle: Support onboarding to offboarding processes, ensure seamless experiences through our HRIS system, and coordinate documentation and records for employee movements.
    • P&C Projects: Participate in P&C projects and initiatives, using reputable sources to obtain relevant information.

     
    About your Leader
     
    Reporting to Rob Dunn, Executive General Manager of People and Culture. You will have an opportunity to Master your Craft working with our dynamic head of People and Culture. Connect with Rob via LinkedIn.
     
    About Niche and the team
     
    At Niche, we look to the future, empowering people to make a positive difference and solve clients’ problems in a way that balances development with respect for heritage and the environment.

    • Ecology: Work with experienced terrestrial and aquatic ecologists on various industry projects, providing strategic advice, impact assessments, monitoring, and more.
    • Natural Capital/Biodiversity Offsets: Lead market efforts in conserving land and delivering high-quality biodiversity strategies.
    • Heritage Management: Collaborate with archaeologists and heritage professionals to provide cultural heritage services and conservation advice.
    • Spatial Services: Help clients manage spatial data through tailored systems and services.

     
    How to apply
     
    Ready to join an exciting team making a real difference?  Do you want to take your knowledge of the People and Culture Function to the next level? Email your application, including a resume and cover letter, to zoep@niche-eh.com
     
    Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, please let us know at the time you apply. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

     
     

Our managers

  • Dr Radika Michniewicz BSc (Hons), PhD

    Manager – Ecology

  • Dr Morgan Disspain PhD, BArch. (Hons)

    Manager – Heritage NSW & QLD

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

    Manager – Heritage VIC

  • Dr Amanda Griffith BSc (Hons), PhD

    Manager – Natural Capital Supply

  • Simon Tweed B Env Sc (Hons)

    Manager – Natural Capital Strategy

  • Ishara Kotiah BSc. Land Surveying

    Manager – Spatial Services

Meet the team

  • Keeley Hartzer

    Associate – Natural Capital

  • Lauren Roach

    Graduate Consultant – Heritage

  • Ben Slack

    Associate – Heritage

  • Dmitri Medvedko

    Associate – Ecology

  • Rochelle Bensted

    Senior Associate – Heritage

  • Luke Stone

    Principal – Aquatic Ecology

  • Catriona Graham

    Consultant – Heritage

  • Yogesh Nair

    Senior Associate – Ecology

Empowering people to create a sustainable future