Lead Ecologist – Field Leadership & Mentorship

Aurecon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Environment and Planning team in Queensland. You will lead ecological assessments, supervise field surveys, and drive project packages while mentoring junior ecologists and collaborating with planning and engineering specialists.

We value hands-on ecological expertise, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to navigate Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, botany, zoology, environmental science or related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience undertaking ecological assessments and field surveys.
• Strong technical report-writing skills and ability to turn field findings into clear, practical advice.
• Understanding of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation and how it applies to ecological impact assessments.
• Ability to plan and lead fieldwork and work autonomously while collaborating with a wider team.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with an interest in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Current open driver’s licence and willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel across Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological assessments, from planning and field investigations through to technical reporting and advice.
• Undertake and lead flora and fauna field surveys, biodiversity data collection and analysis across Queensland.
• Manage your own packages of work, coordinating project requirements, timelines and outcomes with support from our senior team.
• Prepare and review high-quality ecological impact assessment reports and provide advice aligned to relevant State and Commonwealth legislation.
• Provide biodiversity offset advice and contribute to offset assessments where your experience allows.
• Guide and mentor junior ecologists, sharing your knowledge and helping strengthen capability across the team.
• Collaborate with environmental, planning and engineering specialists and contribute to client conversations and proposals.

Skills

Field surveys

Report writing

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in ecology, botany, zoology or environmental science

Job description

Aurecon Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Environment and Planning team in Queensland. You will lead ecological assessments, supervise field surveys, and drive project packages while mentoring junior ecologists and collaborating with planning and engineering specialists.

We value hands-on ecological expertise, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to navigate Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation.