Senior Ecologist

Aecom; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave (up to 6 weeks

Lunch & learn sessions & professional;

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an ecology professional in Australia to lead ecological assessments, deliver surveys and manage projects across Queensland. The role emphasizes field and office collaboration, with opportunities for client interaction and strategic environmental advice.

Flexibility includes hybrid work arrangements and ongoing professional development. Applicants should have field experience, GIS proficiency and a commitment to sustainable environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of flora, fauna and ecological communities in Queensland with 6+ years experience; NSW/NT exposure is a plus.
• Ability to lead project delivery and mentor a high-performing team across field and office work.
• Experience in environmental approvals and impact assessment reporting.
• Proficiency with GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro advantageous).
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Queensland; valid Class C license and 4WD experience.

Responsibilities

• Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for projects of various scales.
• Plan, deliver and manage ecology surveys and analyze results.
• Provide risk-based strategic advice and high-quality technical reporting.
• Identify efficiencies and digital solutions for better collaboration.
• Support team growth, technical excellence and innovation in ecological assessments.
• Assist with project management including technical and financial performance.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Project leadership

Environmental reporting

GIS mastery

Fieldwork coordination

4WD driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Job description

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 with project management, including the technical and financial performance of ecological projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in flora, 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-performing team 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

• 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.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.