Find your Niche.

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 – Technical Assistant 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 careers

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 technical assistant to join our join our team. You will ideally have at least 2 years or more experience in the NRM industry experience within a consultancy. The role is responsible for assisting our ecology and heritage teams with field survey, equipment control and research.
 
The role will require the maintenance of our fleet, including trailer and ATV. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience with towing trailers and using ATVs and a willingness to assist with field campaigns throughout NSW. The position to be based in Wollongong (Bulli).
 
What will make us a great match
 
The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience with towing trailers and using ATVs and a willingness to assist with field campaigns throughout NSW. The position to be based in Wollongong (Bulli).
 
Specifically, we are looking for:

• A relevant Bachelor-level university degree in the field of Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, or another relevant discipline.
• Must have demonstrated experience towing trailers and using ATVs.
• Practical experience of 2+ years undertaking field-based surveys, research, preferably at least partly in a consulting capacity.
• Willingness to travel throughout NSW to perform fieldwork campaigns.
• A desire to work in a team environment and learn from our seniors within the ecology and heritage fields.

 
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
 
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
 
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 a Spatial Services Administrator 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 experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator to join our team in a full-time capacity working 5 days a week. This role would be suited to those who have over 5 years of experience working within a GIS consultancy firm with a focus on ecology and heritage.
 
The successful candidate would have an excellent understanding of GIS, ArcGIS and Enterprise. The role has flexibility with work from home arrangements or based at any one of our offices including Melbourne, Sydney, Parramatta and Wollongong in NSW, or Brisbane and Cairns in QLD.
 
What you will be doing:
 

• Administering ArcGIS Enterprise, including regular maintenance, software and hardware upgrades.
• Ensuring availability, reliability and performance of ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Management and support of Field Maps and Niche’s Data Editors (web mapping applications).
• Geodatabase design and implementation, which includes maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise schema uniformity.
• Researching and recommending new technologies to ensure Niche’s systems are maintained efficiently and to an appropriate standard.
• Undertaking periodic audits of spatial data, data management procedures and storage.
• Liaising with the GIS Manager to maintain the quality and integrity of spatial data, including cataloguing, maintenance and indexing of all relevant spatial data.

 
What will make us a great match
 
This role will best suit someone who has an excellent understanding of GIS, ArcGIS and Enterprise.
 
Specifically, we are looking for:
 

• Tertiary qualification from a recognized institution at undergraduate or postgraduate level with a major in GIS/IT or allied fields.
• Over 5+ years’ GIS experience working in a consultancy.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated experience and competency with:
• ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise technology
• Complex consulting projects
• Delivering high-quality GIS products or projects
• Geodatabase design and implementation
• Experience preparing ecology and heritage related mapping.
• Ability to meet productivity targets and meet project budgets.
• Capability to work as part of a team of diverse professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proficient experience tablet and laptop computers, smart-phones and the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

 
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.
 
Spatial services
 
Niche’s spatial services help clients overcome common challenges with collecting, storing, distributing and understanding spatial data. Our team of analysts, technologists and problem solvers deliver spatial services systems and data that can be tailored to client organisation and deployed seamlessly to allow each stakeholder to access the information they need, wherever they are located, and at all stages of the project.
 
This role reports to Ishara Kotiah who currently leads Niche’s Spatial Services across NSW, QLD, and Victoria. Ishara has worked as a GIS consultant for the bulk of her career working across a range of industries including forestry, the water and energy sector, emergency management, health, and local and state governments. With more than 20 years of experience, she has delivered on GIS strategies for those organisations, and the design and implementation of enterprise level GIS databases, systems, and applications. Her experience spans the mobile, desktop, web, and cloud platforms, and she has a strong interest in driving efficiency gains through workflows and optimised databases and systems.
 
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
 
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 a Principal Heritage 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
 
Working with Niche will provide you with exposure to complex cultural heritage projects, which includes designing and executing fieldwork, leading technical teams, leading preparation of technical reports, and providing detailed technical and statutory advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters. Our recent projects include linear infrastructure and renewable energy sector projects, providing EIS’ on pumped hydro, battery storage and wind farm projects.
 
This role will see you working in collaboration with our skilled Heritage team and with our clients, Aboriginal representatives, and communities. You will have the opportunity to mentor and support your teammates and take on direct management of a small team.
 
This position is ideal for individuals who are seeking a company that is focused on sustainable future growth and a role that further develops their technical skill set in cultural heritage management.
 
What will make us a great match
 
This role will best suit someone who is an emerging or established leader with 12+ years’ experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage consulting services in the Queensland environment.
 
Specifically, we are looking for:

• A degree and/or postgraduate qualification with a focus on Australian archaeology, anthropology, or cultural heritage management.
• Significant demonstrable experience working under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003.
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth heritage laws, other QLD laws including the Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and the Queensland Heritage Act 1992, and local heritage planning requirements.
• A reputation for conducting high quality, ethical cultural heritage assessments, and maintaining positive relationships with Aboriginal communities.
• Strong people management and emotional intelligence skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, engage others, influence culture, and provide strong direction.
• Ability to manage complex projects from beginning to end.
• Well-developed ability and willingness to interpret and explain complex technical issues to all levels of staff and to clients.
• Excellent and proven experience in communicating with a range of stakeholders including clients and Aboriginal community representatives.
• QLD cultural heritage industry connections and an ability to carry out business development activities in a professional manner to support the wider Heritage team.

 
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.
 
Heritage management
 
Niche provides specialist cultural heritage services to a wide range of industry sectors and to clients of various scale. Our experienced archaeologists and heritage professionals work closely with project proponents, landholders, local communities and traditional owners to provide site assessments, management plans, archival recording and analysis and conservation advice.
 
This role reports to Morgan Disspain who currently leads Niche’s Heritage Team for NSW & QLD. Morgan’s cultural heritage career has spanned over 14 years and has incorporated both academic and consulting experience. She has extensive experience in cultural heritage management in NSW, QLD, and WA, and has carried out archaeological research projects in NT, SA, QLD, and South America.
 
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.