Job Description

Get to know us

At Biodiversity Australia, we’re an Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy delivering real outcomes for people, projects and the environment. From renewable energy and infrastructure to biodiversity stewardship and land restoration, our work is diverse, meaningful and grounded in science.

Our ecology team of 40+ professionals is supported by strong mentorship, flexible working arrangements and genuine career development opportunities. We offer competitive salaries, paid professional memberships, and benefits including overtime and time in lieu.

We work across Defence, government, resources and renewables, tackling complex environmental challenges and helping shape sustainable outcomes across Australia.

If you want to be part of a team that values Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Client Success and Indigenous Pathways, and be involved in projects that go beyond compliance to create lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the opportunity:

This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic ecology role with real variety, responsibility and impact.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a balanced mix of field and office work (approximately 50/50). From local surveys through to drive-in field programs and fly-in/fly-out projects, no two weeks look the same.

In this role, you will:

• 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, budgets and outcomes with a strong commercial focus
• Apply your knowledge of environmental legislation to support approvals and compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, impact assessments and approvals documentation

You’ll be part of a collaborative, experienced team, with the autonomy to take ownership of your projects while being supported in your ongoing development.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working across both field and consulting environments, thrives on variety, and is motivated to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.

Why you’re a good match:

You’re a practical, motivated ecologist who enjoys both fieldwork and consulting, and is ready to take the next step in your career.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or similar
• 3+ years’ experience delivering fauna and/or flora surveys in QLD (Brigalow Belt experience highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State environmental legislation
• Experience designing and delivering surveys within threatened species and ecological communities
• Confidence preparing ecological reports and supporting approvals processes
• Exposure to consulting environments, or a strong desire to build project management capability

You’ll also be:

• Comfortable working across both field and office environments
• Proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident engaging with clients and working as part of a team
• Willing to travel and undertake fieldwork as required

Requirements:

• Current driver’s licence
• White Card
• First Aid Certificate

Why you’ll love working here

• Grow your career – We invest in your development with professional memberships, training support and study assistance
• Work your way – Flexible, hybrid working with a full WFH setup and the option to purchase additional leave
• Be rewarded – Competitive salaries and strong salary packaging options
• Strong team culture – Join a collaborative team of 40+ ecologists, backed by a high-performing support team
• High standards – Be part of an ISO-accredited business known for quality and delivery
• See more of Australia – Work on diverse projects across the country, with real variety in your day-to-day

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.