Principal Ecologist (with Leadership Opportunity)

About the role

Egis Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy operating across Australia, is looking for a Principal Ecologist with 8+ years' experience to join its Brisbane team. The role supports the growth of the Ecology Discipline in Queensland across private, government and resource sector projects, and offers leadership opportunities, including stepping in as Discipline Lead for ecology.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and provide technical leadership for planning and implementing ecological investigations and impact assessments.
• Review and approve technical reports, including investigation reports, constraints assessments, ecological management plans, offset strategies and impact assessments.
• Ensure ecological advice and project outcomes are technically robust, scientifically defensible and aligned with legislation, guidelines and industry standards.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert on complex ecological issues, risks and constraints.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and tenders.
• Support the well-being and development of team members.
• For the Discipline Lead path: lead and support the team, monitor KPIs such as utilisation, work in hand, project performance, resourcing and recruitment, develop the discipline business plan, manage team capacity and resourcing, promote consistent standards and coordinate with other Discipline Leads and senior leadership.

Required profile

• 8 years of relevant ecological experience, mostly in Queensland, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government.
• Experience leading ecological field and monitoring programs and reviewing technical reports.
• Class C open licence required; 4WD experience desirable.
• Willingness to travel, including working remotely with field ecologists.

Required skills

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data management systems preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework.
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working, including remote options.
• Paid primary and secondary carer leave, employee assistance program, mentoring and a buddy program.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects, across government, private and resource sectors, and to travel between offices.