Senior Aquatic Ecologist - Brisbane

About SLR Consulting

At SLR Consulting, we are problem solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors helping shape sustainable solutions worldwide. SLR comprises over 5,000+ staff across our global regions, with 35+ Practices covering Engineering & Design, Planning & Assessment Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has 1,200+ employees located throughout 24 offices.

At the heart of SLR is a collaborative 'One Team' approach, a supportive and accessible workplace culture, and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders while making a real impact.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join our Milton, Brisbane office in a permanent full-time basis.

Our newly fit-out office in Milton is equipped with a comprehensive range of aquatic sampling equipment and highly skilled taxonomists contributing to quality projects throughout QLD for government, industry and NGO clients. As part of a leading consultancy, you’ll deliver best-practice aquatic ecological surveys. We specialise in baseline aquatic fauna surveys, impact assessments, site-specific water and sediment quality guidelines, compliance monitoring, and environmental management across wetland, river, and estuarine ecosystems.

 Responsibilities

• Analyse complex aquatic ecology datasets using multivariate techniques and prepare clear, technically robust reports suitable for public review
• Lead aquatic ecology and water quality fieldwork in remote locations, including field planning, team coordination, and on-site safety and quality oversight
• Provide senior technical oversight and quality assurance for aquatic ecology assessments, monitoring programs and impact assessments, including review of methodologies, interpretation and deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate ecologists, and represent projects in client and regulator discussions
• Co-manage the maintenance, repair and storage of field gear
• Laboratory experience i.e. sorting, enumeration, identification, sample preparation etc.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Marine science, or related field
• 4+ years' post graduate experience as either an aquatic ecologist, biologist, or water quality specialist
• Current Drivers Licence (manual) is essential
• QLD Boat licence or ability to obtain one
• An enthusiastic and dedicated approach to working with and leading junior team members
• Demonstrated experience leading complex aquatic ecology projects, with strong knowledge of relevant Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation

• Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia

Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps
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