Ecologist Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Ecologist to join our team in North Queensland. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding a broad range of projects, developing relationships with clients, and coordinating a team of ecologists.
Key Responsibilities:
* Guide a broad range of projects, develop relationships with clients, and coordinate a team of ecologists.
* Show expertise in state and federal legislation, including EPBC Act, Vegetation Management Act, Nature Conservation Act, Planning Act, Offsets Act and associated guidelines.
* Compile, edit and review specialised reports for clients, and legislation driven applications, permits and reporting.
* Develop and submit proposals and tenders, guiding the Tender Team to ensure alignment with industry standards.
* Drive business development with new and existing clients.
* Coordinate projects efficiently, ensuring they meet both internal and external client expectations in terms of timelines and financial considerations.
* Proactively plan and manage resource needs, ensuring your team is equipped for growth.
* Manage ecological projects from initial scope and client liaison, field flora and fauna surveys, through to commercial delivery.
* Show expertise in legislation, particularly QLD legislation, including Vegetation Management Act, Nature Conservation Act, EPBC Act, and State and Federal offset guidelines.
* Leverage your networking skills to build and maintain strong relationships with clients across the resources, infrastructure, government, defence, residential, and aviation sectors.
* Lead and mentor field Ecologists and Fauna team members and use your expert knowledge to support the Ecology division.
* Preparation of Research and Technical Reports, Field Surveys, Impact Assessments, Analytics, Approvals and more.
* Assist the Tender Team with the preparation of submissions and proposals, utilising your technical writing expertise.
* Conduct field ecology activities and be the knowledge expert in field ecology related activities throughout the division.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of experience conducting ecology field assessments throughout QLD.
* Demonstrated experience in managing ecological assessments including impact assessments, baseline assessments, and offset monitoring.
* Experience in conducting ecological assessments as part of the federal and state development process.
* Experienced in field-based ecological survey design methodologies and data collection.
* Strong leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
* Experience coordinating staff including rostering and performance management.
* Senior Ecologist:
o Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in a relevant field.
o Experience maintaining professional relationships with clients from across the resources and infrastructure, government, defence, residential, or aviation sectors.
o Working knowledge of consulting practice plus extensive project management skills.
o Experience managing ecological projects from initial scope and client liaison, field flora and fauna surveys through to commercial delivery.
o Sound knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and their applications as well as relevant industry standards and practices.
o Previous Team Leading or Management experience.
o Knowledge of consulting practices.
o Demonstrated experience in preparing, submitting, and managing specialist biological and ecological assessment reports.
Benefits:
* Growth opportunities for professional development, including allowances, memberships to relevant professional bodies, and study assistance.
* Flexibility with hybrid and remote working options, including a WFH setup package (laptop and high-quality equipment).
* Competitive salaries and exceptional salary packaging options.
* Collaborate with over 30 ecologists and an outstanding support team.
* Work with confidence for an ISO-accredited company known for its high standards.
* Travel opportunities to work on diverse projects across Australia.