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Principal Ecologist

Townsville, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead ecological surveys, data analysis, and report writing for environmental impact assessments and management across QLD and Australia.

Role type

Associate level Ecologist (fieldwork and project delivery)

Builds

Technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and field survey programs

Domain

Environmental consulting / Ecology & Biodiversity

Deliverable

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

Required skills

flora and fauna identification, ecological survey design and implementation, technical report writing, project management, budget control, client management, mentoring junior staff

Preferred skills

experience in multidisciplinary assessments, tender preparation, network development for pipeline growth

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Conduct field survey programs to collect ecological data; Interpret and apply environmental legislation; Develop technical reports for environmental impact assessment; Manage project budgets and invoicing; Prepare tenders and proposals; Mentor junior ecologists; Travel to remote areas for fieldwork

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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