Senior Aquatic Ecologist

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Aquatic Ecologist to join our team in Queensland. As a key member of our Aquatic Ecology practice, you will be responsible for leading and implementing estuarine, marine, and freshwater field studies, as well as delivering technical reports to clients and participating in proposal and tender production.

• Displaying expertise in marine and freshwater ecology, including experimental design and statistical analyses.
• Creating business growth through your extensive client network, market understanding, and technical knowledge.
• Planning, leading, and implementing field studies, including estuarine, marine, and freshwater surveys.
• Delivering technical reports to clients and participating in proposal and tender production.
• Managing project delivery throughout the project life cycle, taking accountability for overall time, cost, and quality of delivery.
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of environmental legislation and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current industry standards, practices, and approvals processes.
• Establishing and driving a culture of efficient and effective delivery of all projects within Aquatic Ecology.
• Acting as a professional mentor to junior staff and assisting with their professional development.

• Tertiary qualifications in Marine or Freshwater Ecology/Biology, Marine Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate Ecology experience, ideally within a consulting, construction, or regulatory environment.
• Qualifications and experience in scientific diving (or equivalent) and Coxswains certification desirable.
• Intimate knowledge of key market drivers and services that will help propel the growth of these services in Stantec.
• Thorough knowledge of QLD and Federal planning and environment legislation essential.
• Well-developed fieldwork skills, including leading field teams with specific knowledge in intertidal, subtidal, and offshore survey methods.
• Knowledge of freshwater survey methods, such as electrofishing, AUSRIVAS protocols, and macroinvertebrate identification desirable.
• GIS and habitat mapping skills using ArcGIS or similar highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, broad communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage projects and teams to ensure work output is delivered on time and to budget.
• Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to seek out new business development and growth opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements, including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing, and part-time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs, including Global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• Professional Registrations and Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members.
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.