Aquatic Ecologist Career Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Aquatic Ecologist to join our team in Brisbane.
This is a market-facing consultant role aimed at elevating your career, with opportunities to mentor and build an industry-leading aquatic ecology team.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and develop an aquatic ecology team and mentor junior team members
Plan and implement field-based data collection in line with regulatory requirements
Support the delivery of projects across multiple sectors, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, cost, and quality requirements
Prepare clear, science-based technical reports that stand up to community and regulatory scrutiny
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications, from a recognised institution, in ecology or an environmental science related discipline
Ability to build relationships, manage projects, and contribute to business development activities
Knowledge and experience with aquatic fauna sampling methods, including netting, traps, and electrofishing
Knowledge and experience with other aquatic ecology sampling methods, including macroinvertebrate, diatom, and zooplankton sampling
In-depth knowledge and experience with statistical packages and data analysis as it relates to aquatic ecology data
Proven experience with preparing winning proposals for small to large scale projects
Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, policies, and science-based approaches that govern water management
Benefits:
Work from home options
Competitive salary and perks
Interesting projects to work on
Plenty of social events
Direct access to directors