Associate Ecologist: Fieldwork, Reporting & Mentorship

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate level Ecologist to join our Ecology & Biodiversity team in North Queensland (Townsville or Cairns). You will deliver projects across QLD and Australia, leading fieldwork, data analysis and reporting while mentoring junior ecologists.

The role requires a tertiary science degree and 6+ years in ecological roles within consultancy or government, with strong flora/fauna identification and report writing skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Science or Environmental field.
• 6+ years ecological experience in consultancy or government.
• Experience in flora and fauna surveys and monitoring.
• Excellent flora/fauna identification and mature report writing.
• Strong time management and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey programs and data collection.
• Develop technical reports detailing findings for EIAs.
• Mentor junior ecologists and lead field trips.
• Manage project delivery, invoicing, and budgets.
• Support tender preparation and business development.

Skills

Ecologist

Field surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science/Environmental field

Job description

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate level Ecologist to join our Ecology & Biodiversity team in North Queensland (Townsville or Cairns). You will deliver projects across QLD and Australia, leading fieldwork, data analysis and reporting while mentoring junior ecologists.

The role requires a tertiary science degree and 6+ years in ecological roles within consultancy or government, with strong flora/fauna identification and report writing skills.