Ecology Lead at Fyfe

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Ecological Advice, Team Mentoring, Proposal Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Commercial Acumen, Risk Management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Fyfe is an Australian integrated engineering, environment, planning, and survey firm working at the forefront of a constantly evolving industry. As we continue to grow, were guided by shared values of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact. About the role As Ecology Lead, you'll sit at the intersection of technical leadership and business development. You'll lead the ecology team day-to-day while actively growing Fyfe's pipeline in Queensland – attending industry events, nurturing client relationships, and identifying new opportunities across the renewables sector and broader development industries This is a rare opportunity to help grow Fyfe's ecology practice in Queensland, working across renewables and a range of other sectors. You'll be responsible for: Business development & growth Lead and grow Fyfe's ecology presence across Queensland, with a focus on the renewables sector Manage and create client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact Identify new opportunities and convert them into engagements Represent Fyfe at industry events, professional associations, and networking forums to grow our profile Technical & operational Provide trusted ecological advice and quality oversight across the team's project portfolio Lead delivery of complex or high-profile projects, ensuring outputs meet and exceed client expectations Oversee risk identification and management across projects, keeping stakeholders well informed Team leadership Lead, mentor, and grow a team of ecologists – supporting their development and career progression Contribute to team composition planning as the practice grows Drive continuous improvement in how we deliver projects About you 8 + years' experience in ecology or environmental consulting Strong client relationship management skills; you're comfortable in the room with clients and genuinely enjoy that side of the work Experience leading or mentoring a team of technical staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and stakeholder engagement Demonstrated project management and commercial acumen Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications advantageous Relevant professional memberships (e.g. EIANZ) well regarded Why Fyfe? Flexible working arrangements Brand new state of the art offices near Central Station, Brisbane (moving July 2026) Collaborative and inclusive team culture where good ideas are welcomed at every level Professional development support including memberships, conferences, and training Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across a broad range of sectors Generous parental leave policy Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Fyfe embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. How to apply If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to join our successful finance team, click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with our news and projects. Please note only shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian Citizens, hold permanent residency will be contacted. Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Lead the ecology team in Queensland while driving business growth and client acquisition, particularly within the renewables sector. Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for complex ecological projects and mentor staff for career progression.