Principal or Lead Ecologist
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Smart People Join Epic
Purposeful Projects Diverse Workload
From ecological impact assessments to targeted flora surveys for infrastructure mining renewables and urban projects youll work across sectors and ecosystems not in silos. Fieldwork strategy and flexibility all in balance.
A Team Youll Actually Want to Work With
No egos. No red tape. Just good people solving complex problems together. We share knowledge back each other and genuinely enjoy what we do (including the social side).
Career Progression Thats Real
Youll have direct access to senior leadership professional development support and the opportunity to shape a team around you. If youre looking to lead not coast this is your moment.
Join Our Ecology & Biodiversity Team Brisbane (Flora Focus)
Were looking for a Principal or Lead Ecologist with strong flora expertise to help drive our ecology offering across Queensland and beyond. Youll lead field programs approvals strategies and contribute to the growth and mentoring of our national ecology team.
What Youll Be Doing
Leading and delivering complex ecological assessments (flora TECs offsets biodiversity impacts)
Designing and implementing targeted flora survey programs
Preparing technical reports impact assessments and offset strategies
Advising clients on regulatory pathways (EPBC NCA State Code 16 etc.)
Liaising with regulators landholders and internal teams
Mentoring junior ecologists and growing our technical capability in flora
Contributing to business development and project strategy
What Youll Need
Degree in Ecology Botany Environmental Science or related field
Solid experience in consulting with a strong flora focus
In-depth knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth ecological legislation
Demonstrated experience leading field surveys and delivering quality reports
A genuine interest in mentoring and building team capability
Ability to drive project strategy and client relationships
Whats in It for You
Flexibility work from home in the field or from the Brisbane office
Competitive salary performance incentives
Direct access to Epics senior leadership and national ecology team
Unique opportunity to shape the future of Epics flora offering
Supportive values-driven culture (no micromanagers no politics)
Real ownership and influence over the work you do
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