Lead Ecologist & Project Manager — Fieldwork & Growth

Ecological Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary subject to annual review

Workplace flexibility

Birthday leave

Health & Wellbeing programs

Study assistance scheme

National project collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Salary sacrifice into superannuation

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a motivated Post Approvals Ecologist and Project Manager to join the Greater Western Sydney team. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and team growth with leadership opportunities across NSW.

You’ll apply your ecology expertise to plan and supervise field surveys, manage projects, and mentor colleagues while liaising with clients and regulators. A strong track record in reports and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science / Zoology / Ecology or similar.
• At least 3 years’ ecological experience.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading ecological fieldwork.
• Working knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, to support effective stakeholder engagement.
• An ability to be both organised and flexible with changing plans.
• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Project management skills and experience.
• A passion for sharing their knowledge with others.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork as a Project Ecologist and manage post‑approvals works.
• Lead and grow the post-approvals team and their offering in NSW.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinate stakeholder engagement.
• Provide project management oversight across short and long‑term assignments.
• Mentor junior team members and support skills development.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Field leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Strategic thinking

Driver's license

Education

Environmental Science / Zoology / Ecology degree

Job description

Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a motivated Post Approvals Ecologist and Project Manager to join the Greater Western Sydney team. The role blends fieldwork, reporting, and team growth with leadership opportunities across NSW.

You’ll apply your ecology expertise to plan and supervise field surveys, manage projects, and mentor colleagues while liaising with clients and regulators. A strong track record in reports and collaboration is essential.