• $170,000–$200,000 pkg on Experience
• Technical Principal Supporting Project Flows & Delivery
• Flexible Working, Culture of Collaboration.

Principal Ecologist to join the Melbourne office of an Australian Consultancy currently delivering projects that hold interest & impact within Victoria from the Alps to the Beaches. This position is technical delivery focused.

The Role:

• Principal level expertise, confidence and decision making
• Project proposal writing, scoping, delegating, technical reporting and mentoring
• General and targeted flora surveys, habitat hectares assessments, flora monitoring and the relevant reporting
• Flora & fauna surveys, monitoring and assessment
• Major government and private clients, benefiting from strong repeat business.
• Projects primarily based in Melbourne metro and surrounding areas, with minimal travel.
• Access to an experienced field crew who support consultants as required.
• They have expertise and capacity across every area VIC – Beach to Alps
• Huge potential to get back into juicy projects in Alpine, Deer Impact Monitoring, threatened species and land management plans, Flora and Fauna Management
• You already know the MSA and how the BCS ties in.
• Ideal for someone who isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty & loves to 4 WD.
• They would love to develop this role into a Technical Manager / Director in the future – so this is ideal for someone who’d like to transition towards management.

The Business & Culture:

• Well-established consultancy with a strong industry presence.
• Supportive, non-corporate culture with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Access to an experienced field crew for in-field project support.
• Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Strong focus on connecting teams to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing.
• Truly committed to improving environmental outcomes. Have worked on some super interesting projects in the past including Biomonitoring, Threatened Species Relocations, Sensitive Area Mapping, Values Assessments etc.

Salary & Benefits:

• $150,000–$180,000 + super, based on experience.
• Overtime policy and flexible work arrangements.
• Strong career progression opportunities.

If you are interested in, or would like further information on the above role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – this is a priority role for this firm. Your approach will be held in confidence.

Peter Dakers – Associate Director

M: 0405 487 560

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