Senior Ecologist

AECO; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Professional development support

Study leave

Job summary

AECOM's environmental practice in Australia is seeking a senior ecologist to lead ecology surveys, assess ecological impacts, and help deliver multidisciplinary projects.

You will work with clients, teams, and regulators, coordinating fieldwork across Queensland and NT, with a focus on mitigation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

Hybrid work options and ongoing professional development are available; willingness to travel and hold a valid driver's license is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field.
• Experience leading ecology surveys and project delivery.
• Experience with environmental approvals and impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for projects of varying scale.
• Plan, deliver and manage ecology surveys; analyze results and mitigation strategies.
• Provide risk-based client service with high-quality technical reports.
• Identify efficiencies and digital solutions to collaborate and work smarter.
• Support strategic growth, technical excellence, and innovation in ecological assessments.
• Assist with project management including technical and financial performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Ecology & environment

Client engagement

Mentoring team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management

Tools

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