Darwin Associate Ecologist — Field Surveys & Mentoring

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

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Benefits package

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

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.