Principal or Lead Ecologist

## **Why Smart People Join Epic****Purposeful Projects, Diverse Workload** From ecological impact assessments to targeted flora surveys for infrastructure, mining, renewables and urban projects — you’ll work across sectors and ecosystems, not in silos. Fieldwork, strategy and flexibility, all in balance.**A Team You’ll Actually Want to Work With** No egos. No red tape. Just good people solving complex problems together. We share knowledge, back each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do (including the social side).**Career Progression That’s Real** You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, professional development support, and the opportunity to shape a team around you. If you’re looking to lead — not coast — this is your moment.### **Join Our Ecology & Biodiversity Team – Brisbane (Flora Focus)**We’re looking for a Principal or Lead Ecologist with strong flora expertise to help drive our ecology offering across Queensland and beyond. You’ll lead field programs, approvals strategies, and contribute to the growth and mentoring of our national ecology team.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Leading and delivering complex ecological assessments (flora, TECs, offsets, biodiversity impacts)* Designing and implementing targeted flora survey programs* Preparing technical reports, impact assessments, and offset strategies* Advising clients on regulatory pathways (EPBC, NCA, State Code 16, etc.)* Liaising with regulators, landholders, and internal teams* Mentoring junior ecologists and growing our technical capability in flora* Contributing to business development and project strategy**What You’ll Need*** Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field* Minimum 8+ years’ experience in consulting, with a strong flora focus* In-depth knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth ecological legislation* Demonstrated experience leading field surveys and delivering quality reports* A genuine interest in mentoring and building team capability* Ability to drive project strategy and client relationships### **What’s in It for You*** Flexibility — work from home, in the field, or from the Brisbane office* Competitive salary + performance incentives* Direct access to Epic’s senior leadership and national ecology team* Unique opportunity to shape the future of Epic’s flora offering* Supportive, values-driven culture (no micromanagers, no politics)* Real ownership and influence over the work you do **Apply now:** careers@epicenvironmental.com.au **Follow us:** **View our projects:**Let’s set a new standard for ecological consulting in Queensland — together. #LI-Epic**We’re blazing new trails.**Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees.We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon.When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us.**You can help lead the way.****Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace.**Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO or view the . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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