(Fauna Ecologist / "Fauna Ninjaneer" or Flora Ecologist / "Dedicated Leaf Profiler")
Natura Pacific | South East Queensland
Full-time, part-time or casual considered
About Us
Natura Pacific is a certified social enterprise delivering high-quality ecological consulting and environmental education across eastern Australia. We help development, community and nature succeed together — without anyone needing to hug a tree (unless they want to… and we won't judge).
We work on everything from fauna corridors and rehabilitation monitoring to vegetation management plans and construction-phase ecology — and we do it with rigour, humour, and a strong sense of purpose. If you like good science, good people, and the occasional terrible pun, you'll fit right in.
About the Role
We're looking for a
Field Ecologist
to join our growing team — whether you lean more toward being a
Fauna Ecologist
(a calm, highly-trained
Fauna Ninjaneer
who notices everything) or a
Flora Ecologist
(a
Dedicated Leaf Profiler
who can spot a species at 20 paces and name it before the rest of us have found our GPS).
This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who enjoys getting muddy, thinking ecologically, and working with a team that takes the work seriously — but not themselves.
What You'll Be Doing
* Flora and fauna field surveys and habitat assessments
* Pre-clearance inspections and construction-phase environmental support
* Rehabilitation monitoring and photo-point assessments (yes, you will develop opinions about weeds)
* Weed identification and ecological condition assessments
* Field data collection, GPS use and clear field notes
* Assisting with ecological reporting and mapping
* Working safely on active construction sites
About You
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or similar
* Experience in ecological consulting
or
a strong interest in building a career in consulting ecology
* You actually like fieldwork and the outdoors (heat, humidity, bugs and all)
* Good plant ID skills or strong fauna knowledge
(bonus points if both)
* Comfortable following protocols, taking good notes and asking questions
* Clear communicator who works well in a team
* Current driver's licence and White Card (or willingness to obtain)
Nice to Have (But Not Required)
* Fauna spotter-catcher experience or accreditation
* GPS / GIS skills (QGIS or similar)
* Experience working around construction or infrastructure projects
Highly Regarded Field Survival Skills (Unofficial but Important)
* Can find the ute keys when everyone swears they put them "right there"
* Comfortable surviving on muesli bars, bananas and servo coffee when field days run long
* Not overly alarmed by scratches, ants, leeches or the occasional rogue spider
* Can laugh when the GPS loses signal at the exact moment it matters most
* Knows the value of sunscreen, extra water and a good pair of socks
Why Join Natura Pacific
* Work with people who genuinely care about ecology
and
each other
* Real projects with real environmental outcomes
* Opportunities to grow into GIS, reporting or project management
* Flexible arrangements where possible
* Be part of a certified social enterprise that reinvests in conservation and education
* Occasional dad jokes, excellent field snacks, and respectful nerdiness
* The satisfaction of saying "that ecological corridor is looking mint" and meaning it
How to Apply
Send a short cover letter and CV to
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.
Tell us whether you're more of a
Fauna Ninjaneer
, a
Dedicated Leaf Profiler
, or a rare hybrid of both.
* Applications close: 15 January 2026
* We commence selection and interviewing in the New Year when our office re-opens.