Ecologist

Kleinfelder; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)

Competitive salaries

Extra annual leave purchase

Public holiday swap

Paid overtime

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Study assistance

CSR volunteering opportunities

Professional membership support

Job summary

Kleinfelder Australia is seeking an experienced ecologist to join our growing ecology team in Australia. You will conduct flora and fauna surveys, work across diverse habitats in QLD, and contribute to reports, plans, and client engagement.

Reporting to the Ecology Team Leader, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers on projects for public and private clients, with opportunities for professional development and fieldwork across Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or environmental science or related discipline required.
• 5–10 years in environmental consulting, depending on level.
• Strong flora/fauna ID skills in Queensland and experience with vegetation surveys.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct flora and fauna surveys per regulatory standards.
• Perform fieldwork safely following H&S and client procedures.
• Prepare ecological reports and management plans to high quality.
• Develop client relationships and assist with business development.
• Support project managers with timelines and budgets.
• Navigate environmental legislation and compliance pathways.
• Represent the firm in industry forums and professional bodies.
• Participate in training and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to workforce capability through knowledge transfer.

Skills

Flora and fauna identification

Targeted threatened species surveys

Report writing

Fieldwork planning

4WD fieldwork experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in ecology or environmental science

Job description

Are you an Ecologist with a passion for both flora and fauna? Do you want to be part of an experienced ecology team and progress your career while working on a wide range of projects in different habitats throughout QLD and potentially beyond?

If you have the drive and desire to work for a growing global organisation focused on connecting the best people to the best work, then we want to hear from you!

About the role

Reporting to the Ecology Team Leader, you will participate in a variety of interesting ecological projects, working within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers across public and private sectors. You will work on a wide range of projects in different habitats throughout Queensland and potentially beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and conduct flora and fauna surveys in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and guidelines, including capture of digital data and field samples, to a high degree of competency.
• Undertake fieldwork competently and safely by complying with relevant H&S requirements, including internal Kleinfelder and external client procedures.
• Preparation of reports and assessments to a high standard including ecological assessments, vegetation management plans, offset management plans, and more.
• Develop client relationships and assist with the ecology team business development and proposal drafting with an understanding of scope and legislative requirements.
• Assist Project Managers ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Navigate and advise on environmental legislation and approval pathways.
• Represent Kleinfelder in the industry through forums and professional bodies.
• Participate in training and development opportunities with senior staff to broaden your skills and technical ability.
• Contribute to workforce capability by mentoring junior staff, reviewing technical work, facilitating knowledge transfer, and providing guidance on professional and career development.

About you

We are seeking talented individuals with demonstrated experience as a senior or associate ecologist who desires to advance their career with a global environmental consultancy. Applicants will be highly regarded if they have an in-depth knowledge and practical application of National and State Regulations and Guidelines and their application to ecological assessments, especially vegetation assessments.

Education, experience and skills required:

• A relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry (depending on position).
• Well-developed Flora and Fauna identification skills in QLD.
• Experience in performing targeted threatened species surveys. Flora experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of a variety of ecology projects across a range of industry sectors for both public and private clients.
• Experience across the Resource/Energy sector (mining/quarrying and gas), and infrastructure development will be highly regarded.
• Excellent reporting skills with experience in Ecological Assessment Reports (EARS) and Ecological Management plan preparation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to contribute in team and client meetings.
• 4WD and remote fieldwork experience preferred.
• Unrestricted full legal work rights to work in Australia.

About us

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental consulting firm providing professional and technical services for ecology, environmental planning and approvals, land rehabilitation, contaminated land management and geotechnical engineering. As part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, we utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

• Flexible work arrangements available (e.g., hybrid working).
• Highly competitive salaries and benefits.
• Purchase extra annual leave per year.
• Public holiday swap.
• Paid overtime, as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy.
• Access to health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program).
• Professional career and technical development programs including study assistance with external and internal learning.
• Opportunities to participate in Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity community support).
• Service recognition and reward programs.
• Professional membership support.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted full legal work rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.