Graduate Restoration Ecologist
	Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd

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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 biodiversity projects in NSW and beyond.

ELA operates autonomously within the Tetra Tech group, 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 nearing completion, 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

Our Graduate Restoration Ecologist will be involved in ecological restoration projects, including implementation of NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act Stewardship Agreements.

Your work will include field surveys, writing proposals, supporting our restoration ecology and on-ground bush regeneration / revegetation works and the preparation of various reports relevant to restoration ecology and land management, such as weed and vegetation management plans.

We have several implementation project sites across Western Sydney and the Illawarra so you will need to be able to travel to and operate in those areas. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will also play a key role in helping us deliver on our vision of:

“Leading with science, to inform critical environmental decisions, and deliver positive solutions.”

🎓 What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• A genuine passion for restoring native ecosystems, with any prior restoration experience, especially in bush regeneration supervision, highly regarded
• Strong communication skills – including scientific writing and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients
• A can-do attitude, initiative, and good time management skills to manage competing priorities
• An awareness of relevant State and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Baseline fitness and agility to participate in field surveys across varied climates and terrains
• Current manual drivers’ licence

👋 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 and 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 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 ​Andrew Norvill, Senior Restoration Ecologist, via AndrewN@ecoaus.com.au
• Applications close: Thursday, 23 April 2026

Come and see if our people are your people!