Environmental Scientist / Ecologist

Biodiverse Environmental; Sunshine Coast Regional; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Biodiverse Environmental on the Sunshine Coast seeks an Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join our ecology team. You will conduct ecological surveys and contribute to restoration outcomes across terrestrial and aquatic projects.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork and office analysis, with leadership opportunities, mentoring of junior ecologists, and a focus on client delivery and safety. You will work with in-house GIS and drone data to improve survey clarity, support proposals, and

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience in environmental or ecological assessment and management.
• Strong ecological survey and fieldwork experience.
• Experience with flora/fauna surveys, restoration, and conservation planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Current Australian driver licence and WHS (White Card) and First Aid.

Responsabilidades

• Be part of a multidisciplinary ecology team.
• Maintain technical quality standards (methods, data management, reporting, peer review).
• Provide ecological survey design, field programs, analysis, and reporting to consultancy-grade standards.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, scope development, budgeting, and resourcing.
• Promote safe field practices and WHS compliance.
• Collaborate closely with GIS and drone capability to improve survey efficiency.
• Assist in generating additional business opportunities beyond current clients.

Conocimientos

Ecology fieldwork

Field surveys

Client liaison

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science or Ecology

Herramientas

GIS

Drones

Descripción del empleo

Biodiverse Environmental – Sunshine Coast QLD

Location: Sunshine Coast based, SEQ (office and field based)

Employment type: Full-time

Specialties covered: Flora - fauna - aquatic - fire ecology (plus integrated environmental services).

About Us: We believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values collaboration, well-being, and professional excellence. Our mission is to support a high-functioning, efficient, and values-driven work environment that enables our team to deliver impactful environmental and ecological solutions.

The opportunity

To join a leading, reputable environmental and ecological consultancy, seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join a growing ecology team. This is a hands‑on role where you will be trusted to shape how work is delivered across a broad portfolio of ecology projects.

Our vision and values

Our vision: We envision a world where people, culture and nature are respected as deeply interconnected. We exist to provide science‑based environmental solutions that help clients restore, maintain and enhance ecological systems so that we protect both tangible and intangible values, and leave behind a legacy of care, connection, and custodianship.

Our values:

Integrity - We speak up when something is not right.

Stewardship - We protect and enhance what we care about.

Innovation - We question assumptions and seek better ways to work.

Excellence - We do the hard work, even when it goes unseen.

Advocacy - We put ecosystems at the centre of decision‑making.

Leadership - We lead by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Inclusion - We value our people, their contributions and openness.

Quality - We are committed to the highest possible standards in everything we do.

Collaboration - We work with humility, openness and respect.

Accountability - We take responsibility before placing blame.

Continuous Learning - We improve through feedback, reflection and knowledge‑sharing.

Safety - We prioritise safety in every action we take.

What will make this role appealing

High-impact leadership

• Ability to set and manage clear standards for fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and client delivery.
• You would serve as Project Manager on selected projects, managing both our existing client relationships and the growing client base where required.
• Mentor and coach junior ecologists and fauna spotter catchers at different career stages, building confidence and capability.

Variety and technical breadth

• Projects across terrestrial and aquatic ecology, threatened species, habitat assessments, and monitoring programs.
• Work across approvals pathways and project phases, from early constraints mapping through to compliance and monitoring.
• Interact with clients and councils/departments, efficiently meeting both parties' needs.

Best-practice tools and capability

• Leverage in‑house GIS and drone products to lift project outcomes and consistency.
• Help the team translate data into clear, defensible advice for clients and regulators.
• Assist in the development of innovative and tech leading new products and services.

Quality, professionalism, and development

• Support quality report‑writing and content.
• Influence templates, workflows, peer review processes, and training plans.
• Support professional development, conference participation, and industry engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Be part of a multidisciplinary ecology team.
• Maintain technical quality standards (methods, data management, reporting, peer review).
• Provide technical advice across flora, fauna, and aquatic services.
• Provide ecological survey design, field programs, analysis, and reporting to consultancy‑grade standards.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, scope development, budgeting, and resourcing.
• Promote safe field practices and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Collaborate closely with GIS and drone capability to improve survey efficiency and reporting clarity.
• While not primarily responsible for new business development, your assistance in generating additional business opportunities beyond our current clients would be valuable.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Environmental Scientist / Ecologist to join our Environmental Science & Ecology team. In this role, you will conduct ecological surveys and reporting, support environmental planning, and contribute to meaningful restoration outcomes across diverse projects. You’ll work closely with our Director/Principal, ecologists, and field teams to deliver high‑quality ecological assessments, reports, and client support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both field and office environments, values scientific excellence, and wants to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation focused on ecological care and custodianship.

Mandatory inclusions and requirements

Applicants must meet the following:

• Right to work in Australia (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, animal ecology, zoology, or other related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Environmental or Ecological assessment and management sectors.
• High level experience with Ecological and Environmental assessment, approval and management under local, state and federal legislative requirements.
• Strong ecological survey and fieldwork experience.
• Experience in flora/fauna surveys, ecological restoration, and conservation planning.
• Strong scientific report writing skills.
• Practical knowledge of work health and safety policies and procedures.
• Current Australian driver licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to be self-managed, self-motivated, work autonomously as well as in a team environment and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to undertake fieldwork in variable conditions (remote locations, uneven terrain, heat, wet weather, overnight stays).
• Willingness to complete project‑required checks such as police check, medical/fit‑for‑work, and site inductions (as applicable).

Desirable (not mandatory)

• High level of comfort working with GIS outputs and spatial data interpretation.
• Experience working with Traditional Owners and incorporating cultural and ecological knowledge respectfully.
• Venomous Snake Handling Certificate.
• Lyssavirus vaccinated (or willing to obtain).