Senior Aquatic Ecologist
Core
Leading multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical environmental outcomes for aquatic ecosystems.
Role type
Senior Aquatic Ecologist Consultant
Builds
Environmental impact assessments, monitoring reports, and client proposals for freshwater ecosystems and water quality.
Domain
Environmental consulting / Aquatic ecology / Hydrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aquatic ecology expertise, freshwater ecosystem management, hydrology, water quality analysis, aquatic biodiversity assessment, environmental legislation knowledge, data interpretation (Excel, GIS, statistical tools), team leadership, stakeholder management, project scope/budget/schedule management, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Professional accreditation (AUSRIVAS, electrofishing), coxswain licence, fieldwork in remote locations.
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, GIS platforms, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing client relationships, providing strategic technical advice, managing project scope and budgets, preparing technical reports and environmental impact assessments, mentoring junior staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties