Terrestrial Ecologist

S5 Environmental

Albion, Brisbane, Qld

About Us

At S5 Environmental, we provide practical solutions to a growing and developing Queensland. We identify ecological solutions to satisfy the approval requirements for developments with a balance of environmental impacts and commercial imperatives.

We believe that the early identification of ecological values, opportunities and constraints are essential in the development of realistic and achievable environmental management solutions during the planning and approval process.

Our goal as consulting professionals is to be the “Go to People” for Ecological, Environmental Planning and Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management and Advice.
We are:

Experienced Environmental, Contamination & Water Professionals;

Commercially Minded;

Client Focused; and

Realists.

The Role

We are seeking an Experienced Ecologist with developed skills in plant identification to join our team creating environmentally sustainable outcomes throughout Queensland.

In this role, you will address complex challenges and provide practical solutions in the development, government and infrastructure sectors.

As well as managing end to end deliverables, with guidance, as required, from the Ecology Lead, you will be provided with the autonomy to manage teams delivering project outcomes.

Specifically, you will:-

Carry out Vegetation Identification, Community and Habitat Description and Mapping surveys;

Conduct Regional Ecosystem Assessments and BioCondition Surveys, mapping and reporting;

Conduct Detailed Ecological Assessments to assist in the management of residential, commercial, government, education and industrial developments throughout Queensland in accordance with specific Local, State and/or Commonwealth requirements;

Liaise with clients, associated consultants, government representatives and authorities;

Provide management and compliance advice under relevant Federal, State and Local Government Planning and regulatory mechanisms including various Planning Schemes, the Vegetation Management Act, Nature Conservation Act, and the Planning Regulations relating to Koala Habitat SEQ Benchmarks and Federal requirements under the EPBC Act;

Develop and advise on Vegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plans; and

Contribute to Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plans.

We are also open to hearing from freelance ecologists or sole traders who yearn to work as part of a team again and want to rely on a stable and attractive income + incentives.

The Essentials

You will have extensive experience in identifying native and non-native vegetation throughout SEQ. You will need degree qualifications in ecology and consulting experience (or equivalent), with 3-5 years plus as a guide. You will also need a thorough understanding of Queensland legislation. Exceptional report writing and stakeholder management skills will be essential in this role.

With a balanced ecological approach, you will strive to achieve sustainable and practical outcomes that support a developing region.

The “Nice to Haves”

For those interested in mentoring and educating others, you will be met with an enthusiastic team who are keen to learn from your technical experience.

Further, if you are the type of person who is keen to shape and grow an ecology division as well as managing technical work, you would be encouraged and supported.

The Opportunities

At S5 Environmental, we are flexible and encouraging. We are passionate about providing sustainable outcomes and we provide a work environment with autonomy, as well as full access to specialist principals who are keen to share knowledge and grow our people. We also collaborate on various projects with environmental specialists, town planners, engineers, and landscape architects to achieve holistic outcomes.

Our team works from home every Friday and we support a good work life balance. Our people are well resourced in a comfortable spacious office in Albion with accessible parking and convenient nearby services within walking distance including a chemist, cafes, restaurants, pubs, gyms, indoor sports center and a specialty grocer.

This is a full time, stable position in a well-established niche consultancy that is large enough to have a variety of projects, yet small enough to offer strong and achievable growth opportunities where you can develop and progress quickly. We have a very strong pipeline of work with repeat clients and a reputation for high quality deliverables in this industry.

A highly competitive salary is on offer, commensurate with experience. For those interested in future employee ownership opportunities, this is an initiative we support and encourage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a varied range of talents to help us achieve our goals.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and an application letter explaining your interest in this role. For further information about the role, please call Delia Evans, our Operations Manager on (07) 3505 3053.

We thank recruitment agencies for their interest, however, S5 Environmental do not wish to be contacted regarding this position.