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Location: BrisbaneSalary: $150,000 $180,000 + superAs a Principal Ecologist, this role exists for one clear reason: to take ownership of Commonwealth EPBC referral work and lead the technical delivery at a level that frees up senior leadership to focus on mentoring, strategy, and team growth.This is a high-end technical role, not a sales job. The work is already there, the clients are established, and the expectation is that you lead complex ecological reporting, manage offsets-linked approvals, and set the technical standard across major projects.The project portfolio is strong and varied, including renewables, linear infrastructure, pipelines, Olympic-related referrals, and large residential approvals. Commonwealth matters are central to the workload, so experience navigating EPBC referrals and approvals is essential.This role is well suited to a senior ecologist or emerging principal who is ready to step into genuine technical leadership without the pressure of business development.The RoleLead EPBC referral strategy and reporting for major Commonwealth projectsOwn high-end terrestrial flora and fauna assessmentsDeliver and review complex technical reports across renewables and infrastructureBe actively involved in ecological offsets tied to referral workProvide technical guidance and mentoring to a growing ecology teamWork closely with planning, approvals, spatial and landscape teams in-houseThe TeamYou''ll sit within a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy of 30+ staff, with ecology, environmental planning, landscape architecture and spatial capability all in-house. The ecology team is established and growing, supported by strong junior and senior talent across multiple offices in Queensland and NSW.This is a technically focused environment with depth, momentum and a clear growth trajectory. Leadership values quality output, sensible workloads and giving senior people the space to do their best work.What you''ll bring12+ years'' experience in terrestrial ecologyProven EPBC referral and Commonwealth approvals experienceBackground across renewables, infrastructure or large-scale developmentsStrong technical writing and report leadership capabilityExperience with ecological offsets linked to approvalsConsulting background and confidence operating at Principal level_____________________________If you''re interested in this position, please don''t hesitate to hit Apply or contact me for further information. Your approach will be held in confidence.Brett ClemensonDirector & Founder of ALRA 18+ years in Environmental Recruitment0447 946 [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr