Ecologist | Flexible Hours in City Licensing & Permits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Gym & wellness centre

Award-winning superannuation

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking an ecologist/environmental scientist to provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments. You will project manage applications to ensure timely, compliant outcomes in line with legislation and council policy.

The role requires interpretation of relevant legislation, strong communication with committees and diverse stakeholders, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ecology, bushfire risk and environmental management practices.
• Experience in assessing licence and permit applications.
• Strong written and oral communication with stakeholders and committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice for assessment of licences and permit applications.
• Project manage applications to meet agreed service standards.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Environmental management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Brisbane City Council is seeking an ecologist/environmental scientist to provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments. You will project manage applications to ensure timely, compliant outcomes in line with legislation and council policy.

The role requires interpretation of relevant legislation, strong communication with committees and diverse stakeholders, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.