Job Description

Get to know us

At Biodiversity Australia, we’re dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that allow people and the environment to thrive together. As an Indigenous-owned environmental management consultancy, we
specialise in protecting biodiversity and supporting sustainable development through innovative, science-based approaches.

Our ecology team consists of 40 passionate ecologists to support and mentor career development. We have flexible working arrangements based from our home offices when not in the field, with paid
professional memberships and highly competitive salaries with overtime and time in lieu benefits.

Our work is as diverse as the environments we protect - from collaborating on renewable energy projects to restoring ecosystems with landholders and delivering biodiversity stewardship solutions.
Our projects don’t just aim to meet compliance - they aim to create a lasting legacy of environmental care and connection.

We’re proud to be leading some of the most significant environmental programs in the country. By working across sectors such as renewable energy, government, defence, construction, and resources, we’re helping to shape a future where economic growth and environmental
conservation go hand in hand.

At our core, we’re guided by our values of Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Client Success, and Indigenous Pathways. These principles inspire our work and the positive impact we aim to create every day.

Join us in shaping a brighter, greener future, where your work will create a lasting impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

About the opportunity:

• The opportunity is to join our team, currently working across numerous projects, varying in field requirements. These include fly in and out projects, short local field work, and week duration drive in field work, with an aim to balance field work and office work at a 50/50 split.
• Manage ecological projects from initial scope and client liaison, directing fauna and botany field surveys, through to commercial delivery and offset determination.
• Utilise your expertise in knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and field ecology activities including coordinating and delivery of multi-team field surveys.
• Leverage your networking skills to build and maintain strong relationships with our client.
• Preparation of technical reports, field surveys, impact assessments, analytics, approvals and more.

Why you’re a good match:

• Tertiary qualification in Ecology and/or Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
• 3+ years postgraduate experience in fauna/botany surveys in QLD, with experience in the Brigalow Belt bioregion highly valuable.
• Experience in navigating relevant Commonwealth and State legislation.
• Well versed in designing and implementing surveys within a threatened species and communities environment.
• Working knowledge of consulting practice with or motivated to be mentored in project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, submitting, and managing ecological reports.
• Willingness to undertake field work when required.
• Current drivers licence, White Card and First Aid Certificate.

Why you’ll love working here

• Growth – Advance your career with our support for professional development, including
  allowances, memberships to relevant professional bodies, and study assistance.
• Flexibility – Enjoy hybrid and remote working options with a WFH setup package (laptop and
  high-quality equipment) and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Remuneration – Benefit from competitive salaries and exceptional salary packaging options.
• Support – Collaborate with over 40 ecologists and an outstanding administrative team.
• Quality – Work with confidence for an ISO-accredited company known for its high standards.
• Travel – Explore Australia with opportunities to work on diverse projects across the country.

We are proud to be an Indigenous-owned, equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and offer upskilling opportunities through our Indigenous Pathways model.

A salary will be negotiated based on experience to successful applicants. Only applicants who have been short listed for an interview will be contacted.