Senior Aquatic Ecologist

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join our team at Stantec. As a key member of our Environmental Services Business, you will play a lead role in growing our Aquatic Ecology practice in Queensland.

• Displaying expertise in the fields of 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 estuarine, marine, and/or freshwater field studies.
• Delivery of technical reports for clients and participating in proposal and tender production.
• Managing the delivery of projects 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, environmental legislation, 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.

• 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.