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Are you a Senior to Principal-level Ecologist looking for opportunities to work on interesting and diverse projects with clients in the renewables, resources and conservation sectors?
At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, we lead with science and the purpose of making a difference. As one of Australia's leading environmental consultancies, we're proud to offer a workplace where your passion for the environment can thrive.
With us, you'll find your people—supportive, down-to-earth experts who are leaders in their fields and genuinely love what they do. You'll be empowered to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful work. Our projects are dynamic, our culture is collaborative, and no two days are the same.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
You'll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer,
Paid birthday leave
Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts
Genderless 12-week paid parental leave
Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 2 weeks of additional annual leave
Opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program, and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK)
As a Senior or Principal-level ecologist, you'll:
* Be a technical expert, offering guidance and mentorship to junior ecologists.
* Deliver innovative environmental management and conservation solutions to our clients.
* Have a strong knowledge of threatened species and ecological communities in the region
* Lead high-quality assessments.
* Plan and manage field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and client relationships.
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications in Ecology or related discipline.
* Minimum 8 to 10 years' ecological experience (with some of this in Victoria).
* Expertise in Victorian flora and/or fauna species identification, with strong knowledge of threatened species and ecological communities.
* Strong working knowledge of Victorian planning and environmental legislation and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
* Demonstrated high-level experience in project and budget management.
* Previous consulting and business development experience (minimum 5 years).
* VQA accreditation (desirable), or the ability to obtain this.
* Experience planning, coordinating, and leading large-scale field surveys.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports and assessments.
* High-level stakeholder and client liaison skills.
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting and developing junior ecologists.
* Experience in offset site assessments or credit trading.
* Previous consulting or project management experience.
* A desire to mentor and share knowledge with others.
* To apply, please forward your application (including a cover letter addressing the above criteria) to our People and Culture team, via email
* For further information about the position, please contact Rachel Murray, Regional Manager via
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Writing/Editing, and Consulting
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