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Principal or Lead Ecologist

Epic Environmental

Environmental science & engineering consultancy delivering innovative environmental planning, remediation, audits, waste management.

Lead ecological assessments and flora surveys, mentor team, and drive business growth.

18 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Hybrid

Company Size

150 Employees

Service Specialisms

Contaminated Land Services

Ecological Services

Environmental Approvals & Management

Mine Closure & Rehabilitation

Groundwater and Surface Water

Property Due Diligence

Sector Specialisms

Mining

Oil and Gas

Construction

Property Development

Role

Description

ecological assessment

flora survey

regulatory advice

stakeholder liaison

report preparation

mentoring

Leading and delivering complex ecological assessments (flora, TECs, offsets, biodiversity impacts)
Mentoring junior ecologists and growing our technical capability in flora
Advising clients on regulatory pathways (EPBC, NCA, State Code 16, etc.)
Liaising with regulators, landholders, and internal teams
Designing and implementing targeted flora survey programs
Preparing technical reports, impact assessments, and offset strategies
Contributing to business development and project strategy

Requirements

field surveys

ecological legislation

flora focus

ecology degree

project strategy

client relationships

Demonstrated experience leading field surveys and delivering quality reports
In-depth knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth ecological legislation
Solid experience in consulting, with a strong flora focus
Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field
Ability to drive project strategy and client relationships

Benefits

Flexibility — work from home, in the field, or from the Brisbane office
Direct access to Epic’s senior leadership and national ecology team
Unique opportunity to shape the future of Epic’s flora offering
Competitive salary + performance incentives

Training + Development

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Company

Overview

2014

Year Founded

Established in Brisbane as a specialist consultancy focusing on environmental science and engineering.

2024

Year Acquired

Acquired by Montrose Environmental Group, expanding its global reach and capabilities.

Operates offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Mudgee, Geelong and Casuarina, tackling projects nationwide.
Delivers services in environmental planning, contaminated land management, waste management and remediation, plus audits.
Typical projects include industrial redevelopment, mine closure planning, groundwater remediation and ecological assessments.
Sector strengths span industrial, energy, infrastructure, water resources, mining, waste management, contaminated land and ecological services.
Boasts ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications underpinning its disciplined project delivery.
Known for combining technical depth with client‑focused collaboration to deliver long‑term environmental outcomes.

Culture + Values

We are down to earth
We create value for our client
We embrace our differences
We never stop learning
We work together
We leave a positive legacy

Environment + Sustainability

217 Trees

Planted for Reforestation

A meaningful contribution to offset deforestation and restore ecosystems globally.

Carbon Neutral Partner since June 2022
Backed by Montrose Environmental Group – global solutions driving climate impact
Engage in innovative, science‑based environmental outcomes across projects
Committed to delivering better environmental outcomes via challenging, rewarding projects

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