Associate Ecologist: Field Surveys, Reports & Mentorship

SLR Consulting; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an Associate level Ecologist in Darwin to lead field surveys, data analysis and report writing on projects across the Northern Territory and Australia. You will mentor junior ecologists, manage project tasks including proposals and budgets, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

You will travel to remote areas as needed and contribute to winning tenders while developing the NT pipeline.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in an ecological role in the environmental consulting sector or equivalent.
• Experience in flora and fauna field surveys and monitoring programs.
• Mature report writing and computer skills for high-quality publication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field survey programs to collect ecological data.
• Interpret environmental legislation across sectors.
• Develop technical reports detailing field outcomes and impacts.
• Project management tasks including invoicing and budget tracking.
• Assist in preparing tenders and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff and lead field trips.
• Integrate technical work into multidisciplinary assessments.

Skills

Field survey coordination

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring junior ecologists

Client management

Data analysis

Education

Science degree

Environmental Science

Environmental Management

Natural Resources

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking an Associate level Ecologist in Darwin to lead field surveys, data analysis and report writing on projects across the Northern Territory and Australia. You will mentor junior ecologists, manage project tasks including proposals and budgets, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

You will travel to remote areas as needed and contribute to winning tenders while developing the NT pipeline.