Senior Terrestrial Ecologist

Onterris, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Ecology team, ideally specialising in botany, based in Brisbane or Sydney.

You will lead ecological projects, coordinate with clients, and mentor junior staff while delivering comprehensive flora/fauna surveys and high-quality reports. The role requires senior-level ecological experience, strong GIS skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites in Queensland and New South Wales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting experience in ecological studies for resources/infrastructure sectors in QLD and/or NSW.
• Tertiary qualification in Ecology/Environmental Science/Environmental Management or similar.
• Strong experience conducting flora and fauna surveys.
• Proficient with GIS desktop software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data collection tools (Fieldmap, Survey123).

Responsibilities

• Successfully managing projects within budget and on time.
• Representing clients and facilitating external meetings.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Conducting flora and fauna surveys on complex projects.
• Delivering well written reports.

Skills

Flora & fauna surveys

Ecology fieldwork

Education

Bachelor/Master in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

QGIS

ArcGIS Fieldmap

Survey123

Job description

Senior Ecologist

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist, ideally specialising in botany to join our Ecology team, working out of our thriving Brisbane or Sydney offices.

Responsibilities

• Successfully managing projects that are within budget and delivered on time
• Representing clients and facilitating external meetings
• Identifying when team members needs support and providing them with the tools for success
• Conducting flora and fauna surveys on complex projects
• Delivering well written reports
• Mentoring junior team members

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant consulting experience in planning and delivering ecological studies for the resources and infrastructure sectors of Queensland and/or New South Wales
• Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Ecology/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management or similar disciplines
• Strong knowledge and experience conducting flora and fauna surveys
• Experience with GIS desktop software such as ESRI, ArcGIS or QGIS and data collection packages ArcGIS Fieldmap and Survey123

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.