Senior Aquatic Ecologist - Brisbane
Core
Lead aquatic ecology and water quality fieldwork in remote locations, deliver best-practice aquatic ecological surveys, and provide senior technical oversight for assessments across wetland, river, and estuarine ecosystems.
Role type
Senior Aquatic Ecologist (Field & Technical Lead)
Builds
Baseline aquatic fauna surveys, impact assessments, site-specific water and sediment quality guidelines, compliance monitoring, and environmental management programs.
Domain
Environmental Sciences / Aquatic Ecology / Water Quality
Required skills
Multivariate statistical analysis, Field planning and team coordination, Taxonomic identification and sample preparation, Environmental legislation compliance, Technical mentoring, Laboratory sorting and enumeration
Preferred skills
Boat operation, Remote location work, Client and regulator representation
Technologies
Multivariate analysis tools, Aquatic sampling equipment, Laboratory sorting tools
Responsibilities
Analyse complex aquatic ecology datasets using multivariate techniques and prepare clear, technically robust reports suitable for public review; Lead aquatic ecology and water quality fieldwork in remote locations, including field planning, team coordination, and on-site safety and quality oversight; Provide senior technical oversight and quality assurance for aquatic ecology assessments, monitoring programs and impact assessments, including review of methodologies, interpretation and deliverables; Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate ecologists, and represent projects in client and regulator discussions; Co-manage the maintenance, repair and storage of field gear; Perform laboratory tasks including sorting, enumeration, identification, and sample preparation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities