Principal Ecologist at Stantec

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ecological Assessments, Project Management, Client Relationships, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Business Development, Flora Identification, Fauna Identification, Survey Methodologies, Communication, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Queensland Legislation, EPBC Assessment, Protected Plant Surveys

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Help shape the future of Ecology in Queensland Start the new year strong - join our Queensland Environment team in 2026! We’re looking for an experienced Senior or Principal level Ecologist to help develop and grow our Ecology practice across Queensland. Join a national team of experts in Terrestrial, Marine, and Aquatic Ecology, working on diverse and exciting projects across the Asia Pacific Region. You’ll be supported to build your professional profile through conferences, mentoring, and industry engagement, with a clear path for career development. What You’ll Do Lead and deliver ecological assessments and technical reports Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met Build and maintain strong client relationships Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members and foster a high-performance culture Support business development and strategic initiatives What We’re Looking For Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field 8+ years’ experience in ecology (consulting highly regarded) Recognised as a ‘suitably qualified person’ for protected plant surveys (highly regarded) Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and standards Experience in EPBC assessment and referral (highly regarded) Skills in flora and fauna ID and survey methodologies Proven leadership in project and team management Excellent communication, collaboration, and commercial acumen Field Requirements This role includes both office and field work. You must be physically capable of working in remote areas for extended periods. Why Join Us? Flexible Work Options – including remote work, part-time, flexible hours Extra Leave – purchase up to 4 additional weeks annually Professional Development – global learning programs, mentoring, and memberships Wellbeing Support – mental health programs, SCI, EAP, and more Inclusive Culture – employee networks for women, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and more Recognition & Rewards – service awards and career growth opportunities About Stantec With 30,000+ employees across 450+ locations, Stantec designs with community in mind. We bring together scientists, engineers, and project managers to deliver impactful projects that improve lives and protect ecosystems. Ready to Apply? Submit your application via the link below. Please note: We are not accepting agency applications at this time. Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver ecological assessments and technical reports while managing projects end-to-end. Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide technical leadership to junior team members.