Senior Associate Environmental Scientist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SMEC Full time
Senior Associate Environmental Scientist - Ecology

Senior Associate Environmental Scientist - Ecology role at SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering and consulting firm with Australian origins and a network of professionals providing high-quality consulting services for infrastructure, transport, urban design and environment projects. We are seeking an experienced Associate Ecologist to join our Queensland and Northern Territory Ecology team.

This role is about leading projects, building client relationships, and contributing to strategic business development within a values-driven consultancy. You will work with leading specialists across eastern Australia to expand our impact on diverse ecosystems from grasslands to forest and woodland communities.

What You Will Do
  • Lead multidisciplinary projects from planning to delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met.
  • Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships with key clients, government, and private stakeholders.
  • Contribute to business development, including preparing compelling proposals and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Provide expert advice on ecological management, legislation, and threatened species.
  • Conduct and oversee field-based ecological assessments, including flora and fauna surveys, vegetation mapping, impact assessments, permitting, and long-term monitoring.
  • Work on projects ranging from local infrastructure to major state-significant developments.
  • Travel across Queensland (and occasionally interstate) for site work and client meetings.
What You Bring
  • A degree in Ecology or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years' experience in ecological consulting or a similar field.
  • Expertise in flora and fauna survey, assessment, and monitoring.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering client value.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal.
  • A desire to contribute to the strategic direction of a team and help grow our business.
  • A sound understanding of relevant Queensland environmental legislation.
Why Join Us
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.
  • A supportive and ethical client base.
  • Mentorship from industry leaders and opportunities for rapid growth.
  • Professional development programs and tertiary education support.
  • Career pathways that include leadership, technical specialisation, and business development.
  • Opportunities to work nationally and internationally.
  • Additional purchased leave options and generous parental leave.
  • A strong wellbeing culture and a collaborative, purpose-driven team.
How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Kruimel at helen.kruimel@smec.com or phone on 0460 410 225.

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function. This role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.


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