Senior Ecologist

Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Paid birthday leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Study assistance scheme and learning

Stock purchase program (Tetra Tech)

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a leader to drive ecological projects and mentor ecologists in Canberra. The role focuses on coordinating field programs, delivering high-quality scientific work, and contributing to business development and client relationships.

The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, uphold regulatory standards, and foster a collaborative team culture across ACT and beyond.

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to the strategic direction of the office?

At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, we lead with science and the purpose of making a difference. As one of Australia’s leading environmental consultancies, we’re proud to offer a workplace where your passion for the environment can thrive.

With us, you’ll find your people—supportive, down-to-earth experts who are leaders in their fields and genuinely love what they do. You’ll be empowered to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful work. Our projects are dynamic, our culture is collaborative, and no two days are the same.

That’s what makes us more than just an environmental consultancy.

You will play a key role in leading and coordinating ecological projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and effectively while maintaining the highest scientific and regulatory standards.

Drawing on your knowledge and experience in ecology and process in the ACT and beyond, you will provide expert advice to clients, lead flora and fauna assessments, develop survey methodologies and field programs, and oversee technical excellence across project delivery.

As a people leader, you will inspire, mentor and grow your team of ecologists, fostering a collaborative and positive culture while supporting professional growth and high performance.

You will also contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, supporting work-winning activities, and managing projects and budgets to achieve successful outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer:

• Workplace flexibility.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts.
• Collaborate on projects across the country, building your expertise within a supportive community of practice.
• Genderless 12-week paid parental leave.
• Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• Opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program, and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK).

Come and see if our people are your people.