About the business

Range Environmental Consultants provides services to various industry sectors including resources, agriculture, construction, transport, energy, infrastructure, and urban development. Further details of our services can be found on our website (www.rangeenviro.com.au).

Our 16 team members occupy offices in Toowoomba and Brisbane but service clients throughout Queensland, northern New South Wales, and other parts of Australia.

There is a culture at Range Environmental of growth together and we are proud that this is reflected in our high rate of team member retention.  

Extra perks

Examples of some of the added extras available to our team include:

• Up to an additional 5 leave days (including birthday, work anniversary and Christmas period).
• Industry memberships.
• Team social days and events.
• Training and professional development are encouraged and supported.
• Free annual skin checkups.
• Support towards industry-recognised qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements.

About the role

We currently seeking applications for a Senior Ecologist on a full time (preferably) or part time basis. 

This role would be suited to an existing senior-level ecologist or a mid-career professional who is looking for the opportunity to take a step up to the next level and progress their career.

The role can be based in either our Toowoomba or Brisbane offices and would include a mix of field and office-based work. 

The role will require the successful applicant to:

• Conduct and lead ecological assessments (flora and fauna surveys, including mapping vegetation communities and identifying rare and threatened species) and prepare concise reports with scientific and evidence-based recommendations in accordance with relevant environmental planning instruments and statutory guidelines (Local, State and Federal).
• Have a strong working knowledge of Queensland’s regulatory frameworks and relevant Commonwealth legislation, with experience in other states highly regarded.
• Provide specialist environmental advice associated with development assessment, pre-lodgement enquiries & regulatory compliance.
• Lead projects to meet client deadlines and delegate tasks and ensure those tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Mentor early career professionals and help them become consistent in their delivery output, improving in efficiencies and technical skill as time goes on.
• Be fit and able to undertake field work in remote locations.
• Undertake with confidence and independence, and mentor others, in daily project management tasks from conception through to completion including quoting, time tracking, billing, and client correspondence.
• Foster existing client relationships and establish new clients and strengthen these relationships with first class service.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will require the following:

• A degree in environmental science, science, natural resources or a related discipline.  
• Demonstrated technical skills and experience commensurate with the role.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise with clients, regulators, staff, contractors and sub consultants.
• Excellent written communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team and contribute ideas and innovative approaches to project challenges.
• A current Australian driver's licence is mandatory.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, forward your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a 1-page cover letter. 

Applications will only be accepted from direct applicants (no recruiters please).