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.”
    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.

Position

Location

Type

  • The opportunity

     

    We are looking for a Graduate Consultant or Consultant to join our Natural Capital Markets team in Sydney.

    In this role you will work alongside experienced team members to support the buying and selling of biodiversity credits, build relationships with landholders who own conservation sites, and help them navigate the process of bringing their biodiversity credits to market.

    This is a commercial and relationship-focused role, offering exposure to stakeholder engagement, market analysis, data management and business development within Australia’s growing natural capital markets.

     

     

    About Niche

     

    Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. We were founded in 2009 from a determination to find a better way of building a sustainable future for people and nature.

     

    We do work that matters, contributing our expertise to projects supporting Australia’s critical infrastructure and clean energy transition, and creating nature positive strategies and projects that achieve landscape-scale impact. We empower our people by equipping and inspiring them to find their purpose and develop their expertise in pursuit of a sustainable future.

     

    With a team of over 200 people and growing, Niche isn’t only a great workplace – it’s a connected and inclusive community of incredible thinkers and doers, constantly innovating, learning and excelling at what they do.

     

    Learn more about Niche

     

    Key responsibilities

    • Contribute to project deliverables, field work, data management, reporting and analysis.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with landholders and stakeholders.
    • Work collaboratively with managers, senior consultants, and the wider Natural Capital team.
    • Assist with proposals, tenders and client relationship activities.
    • Support the buying and selling of biodiversity credits and associated commercial activities.
    • Assist landholders in bringing biodiversity credits to market.

     

    Qualifications and experience

    • Strong verbal and written communication and relationship management skills.
    • An interest in sales, marketing and commercial opportunities.
    • Strong attention to detail and data management skills.
    • The ability to analyse and interpret market and project information.
    • Excellent organisation and time management skills.
    • A collaborative, professional and adaptable approach.
    • A genuine interest in biodiversity, environmental markets and nature-positive outcomes.

    Why join Niche?

     

    Our people tell us they love being part of a great team where they feel a strong sense of belonging. That’s what drives us to support each other to do our best work.

    • Flexible work arrangements to support a work-life balance, including additional paid Life Leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment.
    • An inclusive community of experts, advisors and mentors at your fingertips to support your growth and learning.
    • Collaborative, supportive work environment to help you to do the best work of your career and continue to grow.
    • Groups and social events to facilitate making meaningful connections.
    • Interesting and impactful work that leaves a lasting legacy.
    • A competitive salary based on skills and experience.

     

    How to apply

     

    If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application through our Employment Hero portal here:

    Apply for this role

     

    We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

     

    We do not accept Agency representations.

     

    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.

  • The opportunity

     

    We’re looking for a Principal Ecologist to join Ausecology, part of Niche Environment & Heritage, to lead the delivery of high-quality ecological outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects in Queensland. This is a senior role combining technical leadership, team development, and client engagement. You will act as a trusted adviser on complex projects, mentor and grow capability within the team, and contribute to business growth through strong client relationships. The role offers flexibility to shape your focus across technical excellence, people leadership, and project delivery, depending on your strengths and career direction.

     

    About Ausecology (part of Niche)

     

    Ausecology is a specialist ecology, rehabilitation and environmental consultancy delivering practical, high-quality outcomes across development, infrastructure, government, not-for-profit, resources and renewable energy sectors. We provide end-to-end ecological and biodiversity offsetting services—from feasibility and approvals through to on-ground management and monitoring—helping clients achieve compliance while delivering meaningful conservation outcomes.

     

    Together with Niche, we are a team of over 200 people across the east coast of Australia, working collaboratively to deliver better environmental outcomes and support a sustainable future.

     

    Learn more about Niche

     

    Key responsibilities

    • Lead and support a high-performing team to deliver quality ecological and project outcomes.
    • Manage and deliver complex and large-scale ecological projects.
    • Act as Project Manager or Project Director on key projects.
    • Provide specialist technical advice and oversee technical quality.
    • Review reports, proposals, and tenders to ensure high standards.
    • Manage project budgets, timelines, and resourcing.
    • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
    • Identify and support business development opportunities.
    • Mentor and develop team members, strengthening capability and performance.

     

    Qualifications and experience

    • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
    • Strong experience leading complex ecological consulting projects.
    • Deep technical expertise and recognition as a specialist in your field.
    • Proven project management capability across budgets, schedules, and resourcing.
    • Experience leading and mentoring teams.
    • Strong report writing and client communication skills.
    • Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams.

     

    Why join Niche?

     

    Our people tell us they love being part of a great team where they feel a strong sense of belonging. That’s what drives us to support each other to do our best work.

    • Flexible work arrangements to support a work-life balance, including additional paid Life Leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment.
    • An inclusive community of experts, advisors and mentors at your fingertips to support your growth and learning.
    • Collaborative, supportive work environment to help you to do the best work of your career and continue to grow.
    • Groups and social events to facilitate making meaningful connections.
    • Interesting and impactful work that leaves a lasting legacy.
    • A competitive salary based on skills and experience.

     

    How to apply

     

    If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application through our Employment Hero portal here:

    Apply for this role

     

    We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

     

    We do not accept Agency representations.

     

    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.

Meet the team

  • Dr Radika Michniewicz BSc (Hons), PhD

    Manager – Ecology

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

    Manager – Heritage

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

    Manager – Natural Capital

  • Ishara Kotiah BSc. Land Surveying

    Manager – Spatial Services

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

    Heritage Technical and Commercial Lead

  • Chani Wheeler BSc, MConsBiol, MEIANZ

    Ecology Technical and Commercial Lead

  • Ben Slack BA (Archaeology)

    Heritage Principal

  • Rochelle Bensted B Arch (Hons)

    Heritage Principal

  • 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