Ecology & Heritage Expertise
At Niche, we do work that matters and has a lasting and profound impact on our clients, communities and our environment. We want to leave a positive legacy on the world and create a sustainable future.
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
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
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.
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
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We are responsible, we are accountable, and we deliver on our commitments.
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We are proud to offer superior advice and clever solutions. We strive to be the best at what we do and to exceed expectations.
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We care; for each other, our business partners, working safely and sustaining the environment.
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We have the strength and principles to operate honestly and ethically. We build strong, balanced relationships founded on respect.
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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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.
Key responsibilities
Qualifications and experience
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.
How to apply
If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application through our Employment Hero portal here:
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.
Key responsibilities
Qualifications and experience
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.
How to apply
If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application through our Employment Hero portal here:
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.