Ecologist

About the Role and Company

Join AECOM, a leading international infrastructure consulting company, committed to delivering sustainable and impactful projects that benefit communities globally. Our diverse team of over 50,000 professionals works on transformative infrastructure solutions in sectors such as transport, water utilities, energy, and resources. This role offers an opportunity to develop your expertise on high-profile infrastructure assessment projects alongside experienced advisors and technical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop ecological evaluations utilizing databases and mapping resources at the Commonwealth, State, and local levels.
• Plan and execute field ecological surveys including vegetation and habitat verification, BioCondition assessments, threatened species monitoring, and other fauna and flora surveys.
• Carry out ecological impact analyses and develop management plans across various projects.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with clients, contractors, government bodies, service providers, and colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations at the Commonwealth, Queensland, and local levels.
• Experience with both desktop and field ecological assessment methodologies.
• Proficient in GIS software and data management tools including ESRI, ArcGIS, and Fulcrum.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors during short to extended periods as part of field surveys.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Flexible working conditions including options for alternative start and finish times, job sharing, and hybrid work models.
• Opportunity to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Ability to exchange public holidays for alternate days to better suit individual needs.
• Support for continuous learning via professional development programs, lunch and learns, financial study assistance, and paid study leave.
• Inclusive work environment welcoming applicants of diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions; accommodations available during hiring process.
• New employees must attend an in-person orientation session at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

As a Fortune 500 firm, AECOM specializes in professional services spanning advisory, planning, design, engineering, and project management across various infrastructure sectors. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, delivering meaningful impacts through cutting-edge technology and a collaborative ethos.

Commitment to Indigenous Engagement

AECOM respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands across Australia and actively engages with First Nations peoples through its Reconciliation Action Plan to integrate cultural understanding into its projects and workplace.