Ecologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Extra annual leave

Job summary

Kleinfelder Australia is seeking an Ecologist to work on a range of ecological projects across Queensland and beyond. You will conduct flora and fauna surveys, prepare high-quality ecological assessments and management plans, and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in environmental consulting, strong flora/fauna skills, and experience with regulations, reports, and fieldwork including 4WD and remote sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of environmental consulting experience (depending on position).
• Well-developed flora and fauna identification skills in QLD.
• Experience performing targeted threatened species surveys; flora experience valued.
• Demonstrated delivery of ecology projects across multiple sectors.
• Experience in Resource/Energy sector and infrastructure development is highly regarded.
• Excellent reporting skills with Ecological Assessment Reports and management plans.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork; capable of client meetings.
• 4WD and remote fieldwork experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct flora and fauna surveys to regulatory standards.
• Undertake fieldwork safely per H&S requirements and client procedures.
• Prepare reports and assessments including EARS and management plans.
• Develop client relationships and assist with business development and proposals.
• Assist Project Managers to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Navigate environmental legislation and approval pathways.
• Represent Kleinfelder in industry forums and professional bodies.
• Participate in training to broaden skills and technical ability.
• Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Field ecology

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

4WD driving

Education

Degree in ecology related field

Job description

Ecologists Wanted – Brisbane, QLD

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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements available (e.g., hybrid working).
• Highly competitive salaries and benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 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.

Only candidates progressing to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position.

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