Senior Ecologist - Lead Field & Office Projects

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional memberships

Overtime and time in lieu

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead diverse field and office projects across Queensland. The role blends field surveys with desk-based reports, client engagement and compliance work.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, development and flexible working arrangements. The position offers 50/50 field and office work, with travel across Queensland, and an emphasis on delivering high-quality environmental outcomes while growing project

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Applied Science or Marine Science is required.
• 3+ years’ experience delivering fauna and/or flora surveys in QLD is desired.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological projects from initial scope and client engagement through to delivery.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary fauna and flora field surveys.
• Manage project timelines and budgets with a strong commercial focus.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and approvals documentation.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Client engagement

Project management

Field surveys

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science / Applied Science / Marine Science

Job description

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead diverse field and office projects across Queensland. The role blends field surveys with desk-based reports, client engagement and compliance work.

You’ll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, development and flexible working arrangements. The position offers 50/50 field and office work, with travel across Queensland, and an emphasis on delivering high-quality environmental outcomes while growing project