Senior Ecologist — Flexible Field Leader

AECOM; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Paid study leave

Professional development

Job summary

Join AECOM's ecological practice in Australia to deliver environmental solutions across provinces. You will lead ecology surveys, prepare impact assessments, and manage outcomes for diverse projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to client advisory, reporting, and innovative ecological approaches, with flexible and hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of flora/fauna and ecological communities, especially in Queensland; NSW/NT experience a plus.
• Lead project delivery, client engagement, mentoring across field and office work.
• Experience in environmental approvals and impact assessment reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management.
• Proficiency with GIS tools, especially ArcGIS Pro, is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Queensland; valid C-class license and 4WD experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological impact assessments and offsetting for diverse projects.
• Plan, deliver and manage ecology surveys and analyses with a team.
• Provide risk-based strategic advice and high-quality reports to clients.
• Identify efficiencies and digital solutions to improve collaboration.
• Support strategic growth, technical excellence, and innovation in ecology.
• Assist with project management including financials of ecological projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Ecology surveys

Client engagement

Digital reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Join AECOM's ecological practice in Australia to deliver environmental solutions across provinces. You will lead ecology surveys, prepare impact assessments, and manage outcomes for diverse projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to client advisory, reporting, and innovative ecological approaches, with flexible and hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional development.