Principal or Lead Ecologist

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Why Smart People Join Epic

Purposeful Projects, Diverse Workload

From ecological impact assessments to targeted flora surveys for infrastructure, mining, renewables and urban projects — you'll work across sectors and ecosystems, not in silos. Fieldwork, strategy and flexibility, all in balance.

A Team You'll Actually Want to Work With

No egos. No red tape. Just good people solving complex problems together. We share knowledge, back each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do (including the social side).

Career Progression That's Real

You'll have direct access to senior leadership, professional development support, and the opportunity to shape a team around you. If you're looking to lead — not coast — this is your moment.

Join Our Ecology & Biodiversity Team – Brisbane (Flora Focus)

We're looking for a Principal or Lead Ecologist with strong flora expertise to help drive our ecology offering across Queensland and beyond. You'll lead field programs, approvals strategies, and contribute to the growth and mentoring of our national ecology team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and delivering complex ecological assessments (flora, TECs, offsets, biodiversity impacts)
  • Designing and implementing targeted flora survey programs
  • Preparing technical reports, impact assessments, and offset strategies
  • Advising clients on regulatory pathways (EPBC, NCA, State Code 16, etc.)
  • Liaising with regulators, landholders, and internal teams
  • Mentoring junior ecologists and growing our technical capability in flora
  • Contributing to business development and project strategy

What You'll Need

  • Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Solid experience in consulting, with a strong flora focus
  • In-depth knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth ecological legislation
  • Demonstrated experience leading field surveys and delivering quality reports
  • A genuine interest in mentoring and building team capability
  • Ability to drive project strategy and client relationships

What's in It for You

  • Flexibility — work from home, in the field, or from the Brisbane office
  • Competitive salary + performance incentives
  • Direct access to Epic's senior leadership and national ecology team
  • Unique opportunity to shape the future of Epic's flora offering
  • Supportive, values-driven culture (no micromanagers, no politics)
  • Real ownership and influence over the work you do

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