Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist Contract State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Townsville, QLD Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. How you’ll make a difference: Ecological impact assessment and offsetting for a range of projects and scale, and supporting internal clients with delivering the ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects Working independently, or with a team of ecologists, in the planning, delivery and management of ecology surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies Provide excellent client service through risk-based strategic advice and high-quality technical reporting Identify and implement efficiencies and digital solutions to collaborate and work smarter Support the team's strategic growth, technical excellence, and innovation in ecological assessments. Assisting with project management, including the technical and financial performance of ecological projects.

The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Demonstrated technical knowledge in flora, fauna and ecological communities in Queensland (6+ years), with experience in NSW or NT advantageous. Ability to lead project delivery, engage with clients, and mentor a high-performing team across field and office-based work. Experience in environmental approval processes and impact assessment reporting. Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Proficiency with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro advantageous. Willingness to undertake fieldwork across Queensland, with a valid Class C driver’s license and 4WD experience.

Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses,