ECOLOGIST

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council seeks an ecologist/environmental scientist to provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments and to project manage applications, ensuring compliance with legislation and council standards.

The role requires knowledge of ecological processes, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and practices as they relate to ecological, bushfire risk and environmental management.
• Knowledge of ecological processes and initiatives relating to protection and management and ability to assess licences and permits.
• Written and oral communication and customer service skills including liaison, consultation and presentations to committees, groups and courts.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and exercise discretion when resolving issues amidst competing interests.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice for the assessment of licences and permits to comply with legislation, policy, Local Laws and approvals.
• Project manage applications to meet agreed service standards.
• Support the transformation of licensing, permitting and application services.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Ecological knowledge

Environmental management

Communications

Stakeholder liaison

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: City Licences and Permits

Salary Range: Band 5: AUD: $98,778 - $111,969 AUD per annum + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.

The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advices, develops strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.

Our Branch

City Licences and Permits is leading the transformation of how Brisbane City Council delivers licensing, permitting and application services. As a newly established branch, we're creating a modern, customer-focused and digitally enabled service that brings licences, permits and applications together into one seamless experience. By simplifying processes, improving consistency and decision-making, and embracing innovation, we're making it easier for residents, businesses and stakeholders to engage with Council while delivering better outcomes for our community and helping shape Brisbane's future.

The Role

Provide ecological advice for the assessment of relevant licences and permit applications to comply with relevant legislation, Council policy, Local Laws, Council approvals, requirements and standards. Assess and project manage applications in an effective and efficient manner so as to meet agreed standards of service.

To be successful you will have:

• ability to interpret relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and practices as they relate to the key accountabilities including knowledge and best practice in ecological, bushfire risk and environmental management
• demonstrated and knowledge in ecological processes and initiatives relating to their protection and management and ability to contribute to the assessment of licence and permit applications
• written and oral communication and customer service skills including a proven ability to liaise, consult and present to committees, community groups, relevant courts and other stakeholders
• ability to negotiate outcomes and exercise discretion when resolving issues which involve a wide range of competing interests.
• sound research, analytical, problem solving, time management and investigative skills.
• ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• degree qualification in Ecology or Environmental Science

This role requires a Criminal History Check and C-Class Drivers License.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

For more information:Please contact Dim Amarandos via ***************@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with Gold Employer status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council - includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances - and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interest first.Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.