Associate Ecologist

The Company

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

We are 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

The Opportunity

As our ecology practice continues to grow and expand across Queensland, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Ecologist (Associate level) to join our Brisbane team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our ecology services, our team, supporting strategic growth, and delivering high-impact environmental outcomes.

Join a passionate team during an exciting period of growth, where your leadership and technical expertise will help expand our capabilities and project portfolio. If you are ready to step into a senior role with real influence, we would love to hear from you.

About you

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic leader with a strong ecology background in environmental consulting, ideally, someone with at least 10 years' who successfully led complex projects, built lasting client relationships, and mentored high-performing teams.

In this role, you will work directly with the Principal Ecologist, where you will provide both project management, technical leadership and support business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage current ecology projects across Queensland.
• Drive business development and expand our ecology project portfolio.
• Provide expert input for proposals and project bids.
• Support the strategic direction of our ecology team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Mentoring team members to enhance skills and technical abilities.

Ideally you will bring:

• A relevant degree in environmental science / ecology.
• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years') in the environmental consulting industry.
• Proven success in leading teams and delivering complex ecological projects.
• Demonstrated health and safety leadership.
• 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.

The Company

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

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.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being:

• Competitive salary and extra leave options (e.g. purchased leave, paid parental leave, public holiday swap),
• Access to health and wellness programs (e.g. EAP),
• Career development support and study assistance, and
• Recognition and reward programs.

Kleinfelder is an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be part of our organisation and apply.

Applications close 30 November 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

If require any further information regarding this role, please email our friendly HR team:

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

Kleinfelder will be managing this recruitment process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.