Associate / Principal Ecologist

**Job Description**:
**Associate or Principal Ecologist - Brisbane, QLD**

**The Opportunity**

Are you an experienced ecology professional ready to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact on Queensland’s environment? Join our team of dedicated ecologists, where you’ll lead key projects, foster client relationships, and shape the future of our ecology practice in Brisbane. If you're passionate about ecology and eager to help us grow and innovate, we want to hear from you

**About you**

We’re looking for a confident, enthusiastic leader with a strong ecology background in environmental consulting - ideally, someone with at least **10 years** of experience and a proven track record of success in a similar role.

In this role, you’ll work directly with the Queensland Area Manager and Ecology/EMAC team, where you’ll provide both technical leadership and support business growth. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing current ecology projects.
- Expanding our ecology project portfolio.
- Providing expert input for proposals and project bids.
- Supporting the strategic direction of our ecology team.
- Building and maintaining strategic client relationships.
- Providing guidance to our project managers with technical insights and project leadership; and
- Mentoring team members to enhance skills and technical abilities.

Ideally you will bring:

- A relevant degree in ecology or environmental science with an ecology specialism.
- Extensive Australian experience (minimum 10 years’) in the environmental consulting industry (NSW and mining/infrastructure sectors experience would be highly regarded).
- Demonstrated success in managing a team and project managing complex ecology projects.
- Demonstrated health and safety leadership.
- Client relationship management experience.
- A proven track record of developing business whilst leveraging existing relationships to expand the client base.
- Exceptional verbal communication, technical report writing and quality review skills.
- Industry recognition through certification, accreditation and/or active participation in related industry associations.

Your work will directly contribute to Queensland’s and national ecological sustainability and improve local environments for generations to come.

**Who is Kleinfelder?**

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

**What Kleinfelder can offer**

We’re a team of collaborative, supportive, and passionate environmental professionals who prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options. We promote and support this so our team members can succeed in their careers whilst also having time to achieve their personal goals and interests.

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure your rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

- Highly competitive salary packages,
- Company Paid Parental Leave,
- Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
- Australia day/public holiday swap,
- Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
- Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
- Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots etc.),
- Professional career and technical development programs incl.: Graduate, Leadership, Project Management, and formal mentoring program. Study assistance also available.
- Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
- Professional membership support,
- Professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.