Associate Ecologist - Darwin

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd, Darwin, is seeking an Associate level Ecologist to lead fieldwork, deliver ecological assessments and reports, and mentor junior ecologists across NT and Australia. You will manage projects from proposal through delivery, including data interpretation, client liaison and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role involves travel to remote areas and may require interstate travel as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in an ecological role within environmental consulting, government, or similar.
• Experience designing and implementing flora and fauna field surveys and monitoring programs.
• Excellent flora and fauna identification skills and mature report writing ability.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks, with client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field survey programs to collect ecological data across sectors.
• Lead fieldwork, data analysis and report writing for environmental impact assessments.
• Mentor junior ecologists and integrate technical work into multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute toTender preparation, proposals, and project delivery including budget control.

Job description

About the business and the role

At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high-quality tailored services. With 1,000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. With a growing and diverse pipeline of work in 2026, our Ecology team in in Darwin is now looking for an Associate level Ecologist to join us and play an active role in projects across the Northern Territory and Australia. You will be joining one of Australia’s largest Ecological teams that boast 150+ Ecologists offering you the opportunity to work on important environmental projects and collaborate with like-minded and passionate Ecologists across Australia. You will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery including proposal preparation, leading fieldwork, data analysis and report writing as well as mentoring our enthusiastic junior Ecologists.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in field survey programs to collect a variety of different ecological data
• Interpretation and application of environmental legislation to projects across a variety of different sectors
• Development of technical reports detailing the outcomes of field survey programs an implication for environmental impact assessment and management
• Project Management skills, including but not limited to invoicing, budget tracking etc.
• Assisting in preparing tenders and proposals
• Establishing and maintain a strong network of key clients contributing to the growth of the NT pipeline
• Experience with mentoring junior staff and leading field trips
• Integrating your technical work into multidisciplinary assessments and project teams
• Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, conclusions and decisions and prepare reports outlining the findings of these studies
• Travel to remote areas, including interstate, to conduct field survey programs

Skills and experience

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or in another related field
• 6+ years' experience in an ecological role in the environmental consulting sector or an equivalent role in Government, including undertaking ecological surveys and report production
• Experience in the design and implementation of flora and fauna field surveys and monitoring programs
• Excellent flora and fauna identification skills
• Mature report writing and computer skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality written material for publication
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Proven project management experience in relation to client management and budget control

Our Benefits

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list here.