" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eField Ecologist\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19494\"\u003e Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19495\"\u003e Environmental \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19496\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19497\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 24/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull time permanent role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive salary based on experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork location: Brisbane, Australia\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupportive and collaborative team culture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks and projects\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a Field Ecologist, you will be conducting ecological field surveys, impact assessments and approvals advice that enables clients to secure timely environmental approvals while meeting biodiversity\u0026#8209;protection obligations. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan and deliver fit-for-purpose tree, flora and fauna field survey methodologies aligned with Commonwealth, State and local guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply best-practice survey methods and deploy / collect equipment (e.g., camera traps, pitfall / Elliott traps, acoustic loggers, etc.).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndertake long-term ecological monitoring and data collection.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain data quality and field records.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvert field-survey data into decision-ready outputs, plans, spreadsheets and high-resolution GIS maps that accurately, precisely and coherently display species locations and impact zones, enabling clients and assessors to grasp key findings at a glance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaise with clients, landholders, regulators and internal teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide project support, including planning, logistics, budgeting, scheduling, etc.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbed proactive risk management by completing HSE assessments before fieldwork and closing actions within 24 hours.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChampion a zero-harm culture through visible safety leadership and mentoring.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain 100% accuracy and on-time submission of timesheets, expenses, and equipment logs to support transparent project performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree with Honours in Zoology, Botany or closely related field (AQF Level 8 Min.)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 3-5 years\u0026rsquo; experience in ecological consultancy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience leading terrestrial flora and fauna surveys.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent open driver\u0026rsquo;s licence and ability to obtain remote\u0026#8209;area 4WD certification within 6 months.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction White Card (QLD), or ability to obtain within 6 months.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst aid certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional membership (or eligibility) \u0026ndash; Environment Institute of Australia \u0026amp; New Zealand (EIANZ).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of best-practice survey techniques, including EMSA, EPBC Act guidelines, State Government protocols and survey guidelines and local government planning scheme requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency with standard survey design and sampling methods; competency using GPS, data apps, and GIS (e.g., QGIS) for mapping/spatial analysis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the \u0027Apply Now\u0027 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1996827\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "