Senior Aquatic Ecologist - Brisbane
Core
Deliver best-practice aquatic ecological surveys, impact assessments, and compliance monitoring across wetland, river, and estuarine ecosystems for government, industry, and NGO clients.
Role type
Senior Aquatic Ecologist (Consultancy)
Builds
Baseline aquatic fauna surveys, impact assessments, site-specific water and sediment quality guidelines, and environmental management programs.
Domain
Environmental Sciences / Aquatic Ecology
Required skills
Multivariate statistical analysis, fieldwork planning and coordination, aquatic taxonomy and identification, environmental legislation knowledge, technical leadership and mentoring, laboratory sample processing
Preferred skills
Boat licensing, remote location work experience
Technologies
Aquatic sampling equipment, multivariate analysis 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.