At Scout, we’re on a mission to change the way the world values biodiversity. Grow your career by working on big strategic projects whilst being mentored by Senior Ecologists in a highly specialised team of experts.

You’ll be part of a fun crew who love using cutting-edge tech to explore wild landscapes and are not afraid to camp, hike and occasionally get bogged.

Your adventurous career:

We’re after a passionate graduate or early-career ecologist – someone who lights up when talking plant ID, can find beauty in a swamp, and doesn’t mind the occasional leech. You’ll be on the ground (literally), learning the ropes from some of the sharpest minds in the industry while getting hands-on experience across a range of dynamic projects.

At Scout, you’ll work across your project from start to finish – from field to final report. That means getting out there into rainforests, desert, wetlands, grasslands – wherever biodiversity calls. When you're not in the field, you’re in our sunny Newcastle HQ, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

You’ll use 3D mapping, drones and the latest tech to measure and map biodiversity and help our clients unlock landscapes. We’re transparent, real, and outcome-driven – quality is everything.

Are you our next Scout?

You’re curious, self-driven, and enjoy being part of a team

Know your way around native vegetation (and are keen to learn)

Have a degree in ecology, botany, environmental science (or similar)

Have some field or volunteer experience (mapping, surveys, bush regen)

Focussed on developing your professional career as a consulting ecologist

Communicate clearly, take feedback, and aren’t afraid of hard work (or mud).

We’re offering

Work that makes a difference

Real mentorship from Senior Ecologists who walk the talk

Strategic projects that push your skills and thinking

Fieldwork that takes you to all corners of NSW

A small, expert team that has your back and values your voice

A culture that balances focus and fun – a lunchtime surf clears the head.

And we don’t explore the same site twice - which means your experience is supercharged at Scout.

Ready for adventure? Apply now.

If this sounds like your kind of gig, kick-start your career by sending us your CV and a cover letter which addresses key requirements of this role to [email protected]. Or even better, give Marty a call on 0477 499 997.

In your cover letter, I want to know your favourite Australian landscape or plant community – and why? (nerd out, we love that stuff.)

Applications close 26 September 2025, but don’t wait until closing as the early bird gets the worm.