Ecologist

AARC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AARC Australia is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join our Brisbane team in a full-time, permanent role. You will work with experienced ecologists on high-quality ecological and biodiversity assessments, including field surveys and reporting.

You'll spend time in the field, contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables, and develop your consulting skills within a collaborative team. Australian working rights and a driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Strong attention to detail, project management, time management, and organisational skills.
• Hold full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ecological assessments and field surveys across projects.
• Analyse ecological data and prepare technical reports, impact assessments, and management recommendations.
• Support project planning, delivery and client engagement activities.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, project scoping and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.
• Flexible fieldwork in various environments across Australia and Southeast Asia.

Skills

Field surveys

Ecology data analysis

Technical reporting

Client engagement

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

AARC Australia is growing, and we’d love you to be part of it!

We're seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join our Brisbane team in a full-time, permanent role.

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious ecologist with more than one year of experience who is looking to further develop their skills and grow their career. Working alongside experienced ecologists, you'll contribute to high-quality ecological and biodiversity assessments across a variety of projects.

You'll have the opportunity to spend regular time in the field undertaking ecological surveys, site assessments and monitoring activities, while also contributing to technical reporting, client deliverables and project outcomes. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being outdoors, gaining hands-on experience and developing their consulting skills as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to AARC projects across Australia, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
• Undertake a variety of ecological assessments and field surveys. Field commitments may vary seasonally but are expected to be a regular component of the role.
• Analyse ecological data and prepare technical reports, impact assessments and management recommendations.
• Support project planning, delivery and client engagement activities.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, project scoping and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Bring 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting or a related field.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, project management, time management, and organisational skills.
• Maintain full Australian working rights (mandatory).
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Work collaboratively and proactively, with a strong commitment to quality and client service.

About Us

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

As part of the APEM Group, AARC Environmental Solutions provides expert environmental solutions to the resource, critical minerals, and development sectors. Established in Queensland in 1996, AARC has a proven track record of delivering innovative, data and science-led insights to clients across Australia and Asia. We offer a full range of environmental services to support successful and efficient project delivery from planning and approvals through to operations and closure with a strong understanding of regional legislation and regulatory compliance.

At AARC, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply - we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at **************@apemgroup.com.