We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Ecologist & Principal Ecologist to join our team at Hunter Executive Search Consultants. As a key member of our environmental consulting team, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating teams to deliver investigations and technical reports for impact assessment, ecological surveys, monitoring, bioconditional assessments, as well as weed and protected plant surveys.

Our client is a leading provider of environmental, planning, engineering, and sustainability consulting services throughout central Queensland. With an enviable reputation and a proud history within the region, they are the partner of choice for many clients across the private and public sector and have established strong relationships with multiple first nations groups.

• Design, plan, and coordinate teams to deliver investigations and technical reports for impact assessment, ecological surveys, monitoring, bioconditional assessments, as well as weed and protected plant surveys.
• Work with the leadership team to identify opportunities for growth and build on the strong client relationships that have been established over many years.
• Develop and implement effective project management strategies to ensure timely and within-budget delivery of projects.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues to ensure the development of a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with key clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their requirements.

• Experience as a Senior or Principal Ecologist in Australia with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality outputs and a knowledge and passion for the renewables sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in ecology, biology, zoology, or environmental science.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret ecological and spatial data.
• Terrestrial flora and/or fauna survey experience.
• Excellent research/investigation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced in budget preparation and delivery of projects.
• Project management experience.
• A current driver's license.

We pride ourselves on our people-first culture, where you will feel respected, appreciated, and cared for. You will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced practitioners, develop your career, do work that truly matters, and live and work in some of Queensland's most desirable locations.