Senior Ecologist

AECO; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

6 weeks annual leave + study leave

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an ecologist to join our environmental practice in Australia. You will contribute to ecological assessments, mitigation planning, and client-focused environmental solutions across projects in Queensland and beyond.

The role emphasizes field and office-based work, with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams and advance innovative ecological strategies within a global infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in flora, fauna and ecological communities in Queensland (6+ years).
• Ability to lead project delivery and mentor a high-performing team.
• Experience with environmental approval processes and impact assessment reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys planning, delivery, and management across projects.
• Analyze results and design effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide high-quality reporting and risk-based strategic advice.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Client engagement

Project leadership

GIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Job description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

How you'll make a difference:

• Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for a range of projects and scale, and supporting internal clients with delivering the ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects
• Working independently, or with a team of ecologists, in the planning, delivery and management of ecology surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies
• Provide excellent client service through risk-based strategic advice and high-quality technical reporting
• Identify and implement efficiencies and digital solutions to collaborate and work smarter
• Support the team's strategic growth, technical excellence, and innovation in ecological assessments.
• Assisting withproject management, including the technical and financial performance of ecological projects.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge inflora, fauna and ecological communities in Queensland (6+ years), with experience in NSW or NT advantageous.
• Ability to lead project delivery, engage with clients, and mentor a high-performingteam across field and office-based work.
• Experience in environmental approval processes and impact assessment reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Queensland, with a valid Class C driver's license and 4WD experience.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times,job-sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Swap public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity serious.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity serious. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment