Senior Ecologist – Field Leadership & Reporting (QLD)

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate level Ecologist for our Ecology & Biodiversity team in North Queensland (Townsville or Cairns). You will lead field surveys, data analysis and report writing, and contribute to projects across Queensland and Australia.

You will mentor junior ecologists, prepare proposals, and coordinate project delivery, working across office and field settings as part of a large, collaborative team of over 100 ecologists.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of ecological field experience in consulting or government.
• Experience designing and implementing flora and fauna surveys.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality ecological advice to clients and colleagues across office and fieldwork.
• Participate in field surveys collecting diverse ecological data.
• Interpret environmental legislation for projects across sectors.
• Develop technical reports detailing survey outcomes and impacts.
• Manage project tasks, invoicing and budget tracking.
• Assist in tenders and proposals.
• Build and maintain a network of clients to grow the North QLD pipeline.
• Mentor junior staff and lead field trips.
• Integrate technical work into multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct independent analyses and prepare reports.
• Travel to remote areas, including interstate, for field surveys.

Skills

Flora & fauna identification

Project management

Client liaison

Field survey coordination

Education

Science/Environmental Science degree

Job description

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate level Ecologist for our Ecology & Biodiversity team in North Queensland (Townsville or Cairns). You will lead field surveys, data analysis and report writing, and contribute to projects across Queensland and Australia.

You will mentor junior ecologists, prepare proposals, and coordinate project delivery, working across office and field settings as part of a large, collaborative team of over 100 ecologists.