Principal 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 QLD and beyond.

ELA operates autonomously within the Tetra Tech group, a leading provider of consulting services worldwide. 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 seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our QLD team. Based in Brisbane, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex and high-profile projects, mentor and develop junior consultants, and contribute to the strategic direction of our Queensland services.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will act as a senior technical leader within the team, providing expert advice and guidance across a range of projects. Your strong knowledge of threatened species, ecological communities, and relevant state and Commonwealth legislation will enable you to deliver high-quality assessments and innovative environmental solutions. You will be responsible for developing methodologies and survey protocols, planning and leading field programs, providing technical review, and ensuring excellence in project delivery.

Queensland is experiencing significant transformation, with major investment in renewable energy, resources, infrastructure, urban expansion, and biodiversity conservation initiatives. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping positive environmental outcomes during a pivotal period of development in the region, while contributing to the continued success and growth of ELA’s Brisbane team.

🎓 What You’ll Bring (selection criteria)

This role will allow you to combine your passion for ecology, environmental management, legislative knowledge, and leadership skills to create high-quality work and great outcomes for our clients and the environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Ecology, Botany, Zoology, or Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ ecological experience (preferably in Queensland)
• Expertise in Queensland flora identification and vegetation mapping, with strong knowledge of threatened species and ecological communities
• Strong working knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Previous consulting and business development experience 
• Demonstrated experience in project and budget management
• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading large-scale field surveys
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, technically accurate reports and assessments
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting and developing junior ecologists
• A current driver’s 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 remuneration subject to annual review.

🌱 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 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 Walsh, via Andrew.Walsh@ecoaus.com.au
• Applications close: Sunday, 15 March 2026

Come and see if our people are your people