Fauna Ecologist/zoologist, Qld

2 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Umwelt Full time

**Location**: Brisbane

**Are you an Ecologist or Zoologist with 2+ years of experience looking for a supportive and well-respected team to help progress your career in environmental consulting? Umwelt has an opening for a Fauna Ecologist or Zoologist to be a part of our amazing Brisbane team. If this sounds like you, read on**

We have a national biodiversity team of over 80 Ecologists, and we are known for our wide-ranging and extensive technical expertise as well as our robust biodiversity assessments. Our services are in high demand and continue to grow on the back of new and exciting projects, including within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. At all times, our goal is to use our expertise to provide specialist advice to balance development, impact avoidance, and offsetting results that achieve the best possible environmental outcome.

**About you**

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fauna Ecologist or Zoologist with 2+ years of experience who has:

- A degree/post-graduate qualification in environmental science, botany, zoology, environmental science (or similar)
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking fauna surveys in Queensland (experience in flora surveys also highly regarded)
- Wildlife handling experience (i.e. with bats; small ground-dwelling mammals; reptiles; amphibians) are highly regarded
- Strong bird identification skills (aural and visual identification) are highly regarded
- An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including, and not limited to, clients, government agencies and fellow team members
- Demonstrated experience in the collection and interpretation of ecological and spatial data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including prior experience in assisting with the preparation of reports
- Prior experience and/or knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation is highly regarded
- A high level of motivation and self-direction
- Be willing to work flexible hours and travel for work

**Join the Umwelt Team**
- To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia._

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