Project Manager (Environmental Projects)

Ecosure - Thriving global ecosystems; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms, PPE provided

Career development opportunities

Travel allowances

Employee Assistance Program

Employee awards program

Annual company summit

Skin checks

Job summary

Ecosure, a leading Australian environmental consultancy, seeks a Project Manager to drive complex projects in Central Queensland. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning to delivery, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget adherence while building high-performing teams and sustaining client partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory coordination, and delivering practical environmental solutions that align with Ecosure’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in environmental, infrastructure or consulting sectors.
• Strong strategic and outcomes-focused mindset with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and regulatory engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex environmental and land management projects from planning through to completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies, methodologies, and delivery frameworks.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Engage effectively with regulators, landholders, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and junior staff to build capability.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Ecosure values.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, WHS requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and governance compliance.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to expanding client portfolios.
• Support proposal development, tender submissions, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent Ecosure in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science Ecology Natural Resource Management

Job description

Ecosure is one of Australia's largest fully certified environmental consultancies that produces world-class environmental solutions. We have a fantastic team, and we are looking for more talented, innovative individuals to join and help us achieve our audacious goal.

Our audacious goal is that by 2030 we have improved the ecosystems of 100 million hectares and 1000 islands worldwide.

Ecosure envisions a future where ecosystems worldwide are thriving with natural brilliance. We are on a mission to be the world's best in ecosystem management.

We have an amazing workplace culture where we take what we do seriously, but we are also strongly committed to having fun and supporting each other at work. Join our rapidly growing team!

We offer a collaborative environment where we grow your skills, provide clear and defined career pathways; where you can protect biodiversity, restore habitat and build a legacy.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, large-scale environmental projects across Central Queensland.

This role provides strategic oversight and operational leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

The role is also accountable for building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to business growth and operational excellence.

Ideally, the PM will have Ecological Consultancy experience or knowledge with local networks and team leadership capabilities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected consultancy improving the ecosystems of Australia.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex environmental and land management projects from planning through to completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies, methodologies, and delivery frameworks.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Engage effectively with regulators, landholders, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and junior staff to build capability.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Ecosure values.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, WHS requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and governance compliance.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to expanding client portfolios.
• Support proposal development, tender submissions, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent Ecosure in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.

About You

• Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in project management within environmental, infrastructure, or consulting sectors
• Strategic and outcomes-focused
• Resilient and adaptable in regional and field-based environments
• High level of integrity and accountability

Employee Benefits

We value our team and have developed an Employee Benefits Program to support, empower and reward our people. We believe we have one of the best employee benefits programs in our industry.

Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:

• Uniforms, tools, equipment and PPE all provided,
• Opportunities for career development,
• Travel allowances when working away,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly Employee Awards
• Annual Company Summit,
• Annual skin checks.

See the full list of benefits here: https://ecosure.com.au/careers.

Ecosure encourages and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace as we are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply