Principal Ecologist

**Introduction**:
Exciting career opportunity for Principal level Ecologists to join our QLD team
- Work on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
- Exciting time to make your mark in a growing team
- Principal Ecologist (Flora or Fauna).

**What’s on offer**:

- A role where no two days are the same.
- A front-row seat in Australia’s transition to a sustainable future.
- Flexible work arrangements including WFH.
- Attractive salary plus excellent benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and development with a generous training budget.
- Part of a successful and growing business.
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Energetic and friendly team culture.
- Well-being program and EAP.
- Diverse work environment.
- Ethical client base.

**Description**:
**The opportunity**:
NGH is seeking a passionate Principal level Ecologist to join the Queensland team. This role is a leader in the biodiversity team where you will manage projects, provide advice to clients and internal staff, drive standards and mentor staff. You will be working on a wide range of projects, including large scale renewable energy and infrastructure developments as well as smaller niche projects to ensure a varied body of work while building upon professional experience and specialist technical skillset.
There are opportunities to influence the NGH biodiversity team and provide input with new ideas and approaches, we welcome ambitious and motivated people.
This is both an external and internal facing role, driving consistency and excellence across the business.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help lead our Biodiversity team to new heights, we want to hear from you
**Skills and Experiences**:
**Here’s what we’re looking for**:
This is an excellent career opportunity for experienced specialists with a background in biodiversity consulting looking to broaden their experience, work on exciting projects in diverse landscapes and be supported by industry leaders.
**Ideally you will have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Ecology or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in flora and/or fauna identification.
- Knowledge of state and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policy.
- Demonstrated experience with GIS.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.

NGH. Careers unbound. Lifestyles unmatched.
At NGH, we take immense pride in contributing to Australia's major infrastructure projects and leading the way in the growing renewable energy sector. While we began on the south coast of New South Wales, we have evolved into a dynamic consultancy delivering balanced and practical solutions across Australia.
Our vision is to be a key driver of the transition to a sustainable future. We are committed to attracting talented individuals who share our passion for delivering impactful projects that protect and preserve natural, cultural, and social resources. Equally, we focus on supporting our clients and helping them achieve their goals in the most efficient, effective, and quality-assured way possible.
NGH's recent partnership with Fyfe marks an exciting new chapter. While it reshapes our journey, it reinforces our shared values and vision for growth, collaboration, and innovation. We move forward with renewed strength, positivity, and optimism for the opportunities ahead.
Please note we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.