Ecologist — Urban Ecology & Permitting (Flexible Hours)

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

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brisbane City Council seeks an ecologist to provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and standards. You will project manage applications to meet service standards.

The role requires knowledge of ecological processes, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high quality outcomes. A degree in Ecology or Environmental Science is essential.

Qualifications

• Interpret relevant legislation, policies and practices for ecological licensing.
• Knowledge of ecological processes and environmental management.
• Written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments.
• Project manage applications to meet service standards.
• Liaise with committees, community groups and other stakeholders.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Ecological knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Brisbane City Council seeks an ecologist to provide ecological advice for licence and permit assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and standards. You will project manage applications to meet service standards.

The role requires knowledge of ecological processes, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high quality outcomes. A degree in Ecology or Environmental Science is essential.