Ecologist

Ecologist (experienced)

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking for a role where you can contribute to a wide range of projects?

At Eco Logical Australia (ELA), a Tetra Tech company, we lead with science and the purpose of making a difference. As one of Australia's leading environmental consultancies, we're proud to offer a workplace where your passion for the environment can thrive.

With us, you'll find your people—supportive, down-to-earth experts who are leaders in their fields and genuinely love what they do. You'll be empowered to grow your knowledge and contribute to meaningful work. Our projects are dynamic, our culture is collaborative, and no two days are the same.

What You'll Be Doing

This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, technical reporting, and project delivery, while building strong connections with clients and colleagues.

You will:

• Work on diverse and exciting projects across NSW, delivering high-quality ecological assessments and practical environmental solutions for clients
• Undertake ecological field surveys and assessments in a variety of landscapes and conditions
• Prepare high-quality proposals, reports, and management plans
• Contribute to project management, client liaison, and team collaboration
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities within our Ecology Discipline

What You'll Bring

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Ecology or related discipline
• 4+ years' ecological experience (preferably in NSW)
• Working knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Strong fauna and/or flora species knowledge and identification skills
• Experience planning and undertaking ecological fieldwork
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in report writing (e.g. monitoring, assessment, management plans)
• Project management skills and experience
• Current driver's licence

It is also desirable that you have:

• Ecological consulting experience
• BAM assessor accreditation or ability to obtain

What You'll Get

At ELA, we offer:

A competitive salary subject to annual review

Workplace flexibility

Paid birthday leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Study assistance scheme and learning opportunities with industry experts

Collaboration on national projects, building your expertise within a supportive community of practice

Professional development opportunities

Genderless 12-week paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice into superannuation and the ability to purchase 2 weeks of additional annual leave

Opportunity to participate in the Tetra Tech employee stock purchase program and purchase at a discounted rate (NASDAQ TTEK)

Apply now

• Find more information about the role here: Positions Vacant - Eco Logical Australia
• For more information, contact Michelle Frolich, Ecology Team lead via
• To apply, please forward your application (including a cover letter addressing the above criteria) to our People and Culture team, via
  
• Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025