Graduate Ecologist — Fieldwork & Biodiversity Impact

Unitec; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development programs

Employee Benefits program

Job summary

WSP Australia is recruiting a Graduate Ecologist to join our national ecology team and contribute to ecological fieldwork, biodiversity assessments, and environmental monitoring across infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You will work alongside experienced ecologists, botanists, zoologists, and planners, gaining hands-on field experience and developing skills for a successful consulting career.

The role supports a structured Graduate Development Program, mentoring, and professional

Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology or related environmental field.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, including regional locations.
• Passion for ecology, biodiversity and conservation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Driver’s licence or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ecological field surveys and environmental monitoring programs.
• Assist with flora and fauna surveys, habitat assessments, and vegetation mapping.
• Support environmental sampling and field data collection activities.
• Help identify plant species, habitats, and ecological communities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and ecological assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across Australia.
• Develop practical field skills while working alongside experienced ecologists.
• Contribute to projects that help clients achieve positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Field surveys

Environmental monitoring

Data collection

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driver’s licence

Education

Ecology

Conservation Biology

Botany

Zoology

Environmental discipline (related)

Job description

WSP Australia is recruiting a Graduate Ecologist to join our national ecology team and contribute to ecological fieldwork, biodiversity assessments, and environmental monitoring across infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You will work alongside experienced ecologists, botanists, zoologists, and planners, gaining hands-on field experience and developing skills for a successful consulting career.

The role supports a structured Graduate Development Program, mentoring, and professional