Senior Ecologist

Fyfe is an Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning, and survey firm working at the forefront of a constantly evolving industry. As we continue to grow, were guided by shared values of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy leading complex projects, mentoring emerging professionals, and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes?

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our growing Biodiversity team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of ecological projects while helping shape the future direction of our environmental services offering.

About the Role

As a Senior Ecologist, you will provide technical leadership across a range of biodiversity projects, ensuring the successful delivery of work to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client service.

Working closely with the Regional Lead – Biodiversity, you will lead project teams, mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the service line.

This role offers a balance of fieldwork, project management, technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the delivery of complex ecological and biodiversity projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and lead ecological surveys and field teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Technical Excellence

• Provide technical expertise across flora, fauna, habitat assessments, and ecological investigations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, approvals, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within project delivery.
• Maintain awareness of emerging ecological research and regulatory changes.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in proposal preparation, tenders, and business development activities.
• Represent the business in meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional service and trusted technical advice.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level ecologists.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture.
• Share knowledge and support capability development across the team.

About You

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in ecological consulting or a similar field.
• Strong experience delivering ecological assessments and biodiversity projects.
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, planning frameworks, and industry best practice.
• Proven project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong flora and fauna identification and ecological survey skills.
• The ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members.
• Professional membership with a recognised ecological or environmental body will be highly regarded.

Why Fyfe?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Brand new state of the art offices near Central Station, Brisbane (moving July 2026)
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture where good ideas are welcomed at every level
• Professional development support including memberships, conferences, and training
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across a broad range of sectors
• Generous parental leave policy
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

Fyfe embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to join our team, click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application.

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Please note only shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian Citizens, hold permanent residency will be contacted.

Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.