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Arcadis

Senior, Principal Ecologists

Arcadis

. Provide technical ecological advice and report deliverables on complex projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ecological advice, project management, and mentoring within the ecology field, with a strong focus on flora and fauna identification and assessment in Queensland. Proven ability to deliver high-quality reports and maintain client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.

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Tertiary Qualifications In EcologyFlora And Fauna IdentificationProject ManagementMentoring And Developing EcologistsConsultancy Experience

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Hard Skills
Field-Based Data CollectionSurveys And MappingThreatened Species SurveysPCT IdentificationReport Delivery
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication
Industry Keywords
Ecological AdviceQuality AssuranceClient RelationshipsBusiness DevelopmentEcology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical ecological advice and report deliverables on complex projects
  • Conduct field-based data collection, surveys and mapping, including threatened species surveys and PCT identification
  • Support the National Ecology Lead in maintaining a sustainable pipeline of work through business development
  • Contribute to proposals and build awareness of Arcadis’s brand and ecological capabilities
  • Proactively manage projects or project components
  • Perform quality assurance and develop client relationships
  • Deliver major projects across Queensland
  • Mentor junior ecologists and support the growth of the national ecology team across Australia’s east coast

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Tertiary qualifications in ecology or other relevant degree
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, flora and/or fauna identification and assessment in QLD
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Relevant post-graduate experience, including report delivery and project management
  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing ecologists and providing technical support
  • Experience in consultancy as a flora and/or fauna ecologist

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Skills-based career approach
  • Opportunities to work on meaningful projects delivering sustainable solutions
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Equal opportunity and diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment