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. For more information visit .
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
1. Flora and fauna field surveys and habitat assessments.
2. Pre-clearance inspections and construction-phase environmental support.
3. Rehabilitation monitoring and photo-point assessments (yes, you will develop opinions about weeds).
4. Weed identification and ecological condition assessments.
5. Field data collection, GPS use and clear field notes.
6. Assisting with ecological reporting and mapping.
7. Working safely on active construction sites.
About You
8. Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or similar.
9. Experience in ecological consulting or a strong interest in building a career in consulting ecology.
10. You actually like fieldwork and the outdoors (heat, humidity, bugs and all).
11. Good plant ID skills or strong fauna knowledge (bonus points if both).
12. Comfortable following protocols, taking good notes and asking questions.
13. Clear communicator who works well in a team.
14. Current driver's licence and White Card (or willingness to obtain).
Nice to Have (But Not Required)
15. Fauna spotter-catcher experience or accreditation.
16. GPS / GIS skills (QGIS or similar).
17. Experience working around construction or infrastructure projects.
Highly Regarded Field Survival Skills (Unofficial but Important)
18. Can find the ute keys when everyone swears they put them 'right there'.
19. Comfortable surviving on muesli bars, bananas and servo coffee when field days run long.
20. Not overly alarmed by scratches, ants, leeches or the occasional rogue spider.
21. Can laugh when the GPS loses signal at the exact moment it matters most.
22. Knows the value of sunscreen, extra water and a good pair of socks.
Why Join Natura Pacific
23. Work with people who genuinely care about ecology and each other.
24. Real projects with real environmental outcomes.
25. Opportunities to grow into GIS, reporting or project management.
26. Flexible arrangements where possible.
27. Be part of a certified social enterprise that reinvests in conservation and education.
28. Occasional dad jokes, excellent field snacks, and respectful nerdiness.
29. The satisfaction of saying 'that ecological corridor is looking mint' and meaning it.
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