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Principal Ecologist (with opportunity for leadership role)

Brisbane, QLD, au🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead ecological investigations, impact assessments, and technical reporting for private, government, and resource sector projects in Queensland.

Role type

Principal Ecologist (with potential to lead the Ecology Discipline)

Builds

Ecological management plans, offset strategies, and impact assessments for clients and regulators

Domain

Environmental consulting / Ecology / Resource sector

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Ecological field and monitoring program delivery, technical report review, GIS usage, data management, Class C open licence, 4WD operation, stakeholder management, business development

Preferred skills

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data management systems

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and implementation of ecological investigations, review and approve technical reports, act as subject matter expert for complex ecological issues, contribute to business development proposals, support team member development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential

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