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At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), A Tetra Tech Company, we’re more than just an environmental consultancy. We’re a multi-disciplinary community of over 200 approachable experts who lead with science to inform critical environmental decisions and deliver positive solutions.

Our "Find Your People" philosophy means you’ll be surrounded by smart, grounded, and genuinely supportive teammates who love what they do. Our clients trust and rely on us for solutions; together, we work on some of the most complex and meaningful projects.

ELA operates autonomously within the Tetra Tech group, which is a leading provider of consulting services worldwide with a network of 49 specialist companies. This unique blend of local expertise and international strength gives our clients the agility of a mid-sized consultancy, backed by the security, resources and opportunities of a global organisation.

We’re deeply committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels they belong and their contributions are genuinely valued. This commitment is grounded in our core values: Listen First, Share Your Genius, Be Courageous, and Feed the Culture.

Our recruitment practices uphold equal opportunity and accessibility, and our culture actively supports professional growth, wellbeing, and career development in a safe and respectful environment. We offer full-time, part-time and flexible work arrangements—so our people can live their best lives while doing their best work.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is progressing, and we’re proud to partner with CareerTrackers to provide meaningful internship opportunities for First Nations university students.

That’s what makes us more than just an environmental consultancy.

🛠️ What You'll Be Doing

We are looking for a bushfire consultant to join and grow our talented bushfire team. If you have experience in bushfire consulting, bushfire management planning, bushfire risk mitigation, fire ecology, environmental planning, as a town planner or environmental consultant, or any other relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

The role will include bushfire hazard and risk assessment, determining appropriate bushfire protection and mitigation solutions for projects, problem solving, communication with project stakeholders, site inspections, report writing, and tender preparation. You will work on a diverse range of projects and for a variety of government and private clients across Australia.

Work with leading industry experts in bushfire management and planning, within a strong and collaborative team.

🎓 What You’ll Bring

If you are someone who can contribute and develop within a team of highly motivated and high-performing people, you’ll fit right in. 

To be successful you will have:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Planning, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
• Experience undertaking bushfire assessments and preparing a range of high-quality reports such as Bushfire Hazard Assessments, Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments, Bushfire Assessment reports, Bushfire Management Plans, Bushfire Emergency Evacuation Plans, Compliance Assessments etc
• Strong industry connections and business development acumen
• Good technical report writing skills
• Ability to undertake field-based site assessments
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant (WA) legislation, codes, and standards 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively with others
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project management and client management skills and experience
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel when required.

It’d be a bonus if you also have:

• BPAD accreditation (or have completed the required training for accreditation)
• Previous consulting experience or relevant experience in a government agency
• Practical knowledge or experience in on-ground bushfire management or bushfire fighting.

👋 Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer,

💸 A competitive salary reviewed annually.

🌱Workplace flexibility.

🎂 Paid birthday leave.

🧘 Health & Wellbeing programs.

📚 Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts.

🧑‍🔬 Collaboration on national projects, building your expertise within a supportive community of practice.

🧭 Professional development opportunities.

👶 Genderless 12-week paid parental leave.

💲 Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

💹 Opportunity to participate in Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program, and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK).

Most of all, we offer purpose-driven work, incredible colleagues, and the opportunity to grow a career where you don’t have to choose between quality of work and quality of life.

Next Steps

If you're an Australian citizen, resident, or hold permanent working rights - and you're looking to join a supportive, values-driven organisation that prioritises workplace culture and offers genuine opportunities for growth and development - we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now

• To apply, please forward your application (including a CV and short cover letter addressing the above criteria) to our People and Culture team, via email recruitment@ecoaus.com.au
• For further information about the position, please contact Nathan Kearnes, Principal Bushfire Consultant and Bushfire Team Manager, via nathank@ecoaus.com.au
• Applications close: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Come and see if our people are your people

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