Graduate Ecologist & Senior Ecologists

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries

Paid professional memberships

Overtime & time-off-in-lieu

Zusammenfassung

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd is seeking graduates through to Senior Ecologists to join our field-driven team delivering flora and fauna surveys and ecological assessments across Queensland. You will prepare technical reports, mentor others, and grow into project management roles within an Indigenous-owned consultancy that values integrity and client outcomes.

We offer diverse projects across Defence, infrastructure and biodiversity, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany or Natural Resource Management.
• Experience with flora/fauna surveys, vegetation assessments or ecological assessments.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and Queensland environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing ecological reports for environmental approvals.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork across Queensland.
• Current driver's licence and ability to access field sites.

Aufgaben

• Getting hands-on in the field, delivering flora and fauna surveys, threatened species assessments and ecological assessments.
• Exploring diverse environments from local sites to regional field locations.
• Preparing technical reports, environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation.
• Undertaking vegetation assessments and ecological community mapping.
• Working with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Managing project scopes, budgets, timelines and deliverables as you grow.
• Leading projects, mentoring juniors and contributing to business development as you progress.

Kenntnisse

Fieldwork

Report writing

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Client liaison

Ausbildung

Ecology degree

Environmental Science

Natural Resource Management

Tools

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD

Do you love getting out in the field, discovering something new, and knowing your work is making a real difference?

Are you a recent graduate ready to kick-start your ecology career, an experienced Ecologist looking for your next challenge, or a Senior Ecologist ready to lead projects, mentor others and take the next step?

We want to hear from you!

At Biodiversity Australia, we’re an Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy delivering real outcomes for people, projects and the environment. From renewable energy and infrastructure to Defence, resources, biodiversity stewardship and land restoration, our work is diverse, meaningful and grounded in science.

With an ecology team of 40+ professionals, we offer the opportunity to build your skills, take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced ecologists and contribute to some genuinely exciting environmental projects across Queensland and beyond.

And the best part? No two projects are the same!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Getting hands-on in the field, delivering flora and fauna surveys, threatened species assessments and ecological assessments.
• Exploring diverse environments, from local survey sites to regional and remote field locations.
• Preparing technical reports, environmental impact assessments and approvals documentation.
• Undertaking vegetation assessments, ecological community mapping and other biodiversity assessments.
• Working directly with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver great environmental outcomes.
• Managing project scopes, budgets, timelines and deliverables as you develop your consulting skills.
• Leading projects, mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development as you progress into more senior roles.

Whether you're building your technical foundations or bringing years of consulting experience, we'll look at where you can make the biggest impact and how you can continue to grow.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're open to a range of experience levels, from enthusiastic graduates through to experienced Senior Ecologists.

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• An interest in, or experience with, flora and fauna surveys, threatened species, vegetation assessments or ecological assessments.
• An understanding of relevant Commonwealth and Queensland environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing ecological reports and supporting environmental approvals, depending on your level.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• A willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork across Queensland, including regional and remote locations.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to access field sites as required.

For our more experienced Ecologists and Senior Ecologists, we’re particularly interested in people with strong technical capabilities, project management experience, client relationship skills and the ability to mentor and develop others.

Experience with Regional Ecosystem verification, BioCondition assessments, threatened species surveys, GIS, environmental impact assessments or the Queensland consulting environment would be highly regarded.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply too! We’re interested in your potential, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

WHY BIODIVERSITY AUSTRALIA?

• Meaningful projects: Work across Defence, government, resources, renewables, infrastructure and biodiversity.
• A team that supports you: Join an ecology team of 40+ professionals with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and share knowledge.
• Real career development: Build your technical expertise, develop your project management skills and progress your career.
• Variety in your working week: Enjoy a mix of fieldwork and office-based consulting, with opportunities to work across Queensland and beyond.
• Competitive rewards: Competitive salaries, paid professional memberships, and applicable overtime and time-off-in-lieu benefits.
• Purpose beyond the project: Work for an Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy that values Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Client Success and Indigenous Pathways.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE?

Whether you're a Graduate Ecologist ready to learn, an Ecologist looking for greater responsibility, or a Senior Ecologist ready to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re recruiting for full-time opportunities across Queensland, with an immediate start preferred.

Bring your curiosity, your passion for the environment and your desire to make a difference. We’ll bring the projects, the team and the opportunity to grow.