Senior Aquatic Ecologist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Formally known as Epic Environmental, the Australian arm of Onterris has kept the strong culture we are well known for. The team continues to work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes without an overemphasis on KPIs .

Our teams have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, auditors, and professionals with vast experience within our industry, while enjoying regular social events and collaborative work that bring the team together. Onterris also supports career development through relevant internal opportunities and individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression.

We are seeking a Senior Aquatic Ecologist Consultant to join our Ecology team, working out of our thriving Brisbane office.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

Leading multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes

Managing client relationships and maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships

Providing strategic technical advice to clients, regulators and government agencies

Managing project scope, budgets, schedules and commercial performance while ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical environmental outcomes

Preparing high-quality technical reports, environmental impact assessments, monitoring reports and client proposals

Mentoring, supervising and developing junior staff members

Using strong analytical skills, including the interpretation of ecological and water quality datasets with software such as a Microsoft Excel, GIS platforms and statistical analysis tools

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

5 – 10 years of relevant experience in an aquatic ecology role

Tertiary qualifications in aquatic ecology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or a related discipline

Professional accreditation (e.g. AUSRIVAS , electrofishing, etc ) highly regarded

Demonstrated expertise of aquatic ecology, freshwater ecosystems, hydrology, water quality, and aquatic biodiversity, with the ability to apply ecological principles to environmental assessment and management

S trong understanding of Commonwealth, State and local environmental legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to aquatic ecology within Queensland

A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake fieldwork, including travel to remote locations

Ability to obtain or current coxswain licence highly regarded

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com .