Senior Field Ecologist

Queensland Ecologists; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Ecologists is seeking a Senior Field Ecologist with demonstrated, Queensland-specific senior experience in flora and fauna. This role requires leading field work and delivering assessment-ready results across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and southern Brisbane.

The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree with a postgraduate qualification preferred, and CEnvP accreditation is highly regarded though not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Senior, Queensland-specific field experience in ecology (flora and fauna) is required.
• Undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, biology or related discipline (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (preferred).
• CEnvP accreditation is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead ecological surveys and habitat assessments across SEQ.
• Collect, analyse and interpret flora, fauna and habitat data.
• Prepare reports and mapping outputs for regulatory scrutiny.

Skills

Senior field experience

Species identification

Report writing

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in ecology/environmental science/biology

Postgraduate qualification (preferred)

CEnvP accreditation (highly regarded)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Location Hybrid - WFH base, SEQ field work

Employment type Full-time

Applications close 11 Nov 2026

Queensland Ecologists is seeking a Senior Field Ecologist with demonstrated, Queensland-specific senior experience in flora and fauna. This is a role for an established ecologist who can lead field work and deliver assessment-ready results across South East Queensland.

What matters most: senior, Queensland-specific field experience in ecology (flora and fauna) - proven senior-level survey and species identification, not just a qualification. You must hold a relevant undergraduate degree; a postgraduate qualification is preferred, and CEnvP accreditation is highly regarded though not mandatory.

About the role

This is a hybrid role - your base is working from home, with field work across South East Queensland, concentrated around Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and southern Brisbane. You will plan and lead ecological surveys and habitat assessments, collect and interpret flora, fauna and habitat data, and prepare professional reports and mapping outputs that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. You will work closely with our principal ecologist and clients across a varied caseload. Full-time is preferred, but we will consider part-time for the right person.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead field work for ecological surveys and habitat assessments
• Collect, analyse and interpret flora, fauna and habitat data
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and constraints analysis
• Interpret Queensland and Commonwealth regulatory requirements
• Prepare written reports and mapping outputs
• Liaise with project managers, councils and clients
• Support proposals, project design and professional development
• Work safely and independently in varied outdoor environments

What you need

• Senior, Queensland-specific field experience in ecology (flora and fauna) - proven senior-level experience surveying and identifying Queensland flora and fauna, not just a tertiary qualification
• An undergraduate degree in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline (essential)
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (preferred)
• CEnvP accreditation highly regarded, though not mandatory
• Strong botany and wildlife knowledge with confident species identification
• Report-writing proficiency for assessment and compliance documents
• Environmental impact assessment experience and sound regulatory knowledge
• Ability to work remotely and manage your own time independently
• GIS and spatial tools competency (highly beneficial)
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for field work across SEQ

Why Queensland Ecologists

We are a specialist consultancy trusted by developers, landowners and councils for practical, science-based advice. You will work on genuinely varied projects with real influence over how field work is run and reported.