Principal Ecologist
At KBR, we are a group of passionate individuals brought together to deliver environmentally sustainable solutions for the customers we work with, the planet, and the communities we reach.
We provide leadership and strategic advice for geographically and technically diverse projects, to help our customers address critical environmental challenges and assess and integrate environmental considerations through all phases of project delivery, from concept to construction and beyond.
We help our customers understand their environmental responsibilities through ecological and environmental assessments, research and technology.
We support customers to reach their environmental targets by providing industry leading expertise and management, as well as providing environmental approvals.
The Prospect: KBR are seeking an enthusiastic, diligent Principal Ecologist to assist with delivery across a broad range of environmental projects.
You'll join a dynamic team of ecologists, environmental advisors, planners, and sustainability specialists, who value technical expertise and innovation.
They regularly get away from their desks to apply practical on-the-ground problem solving and engineering solutions and work with their clients collaboratively to successfully deliver their projects.
You will lead, identify and manage environmental risks, develop management plans and frameworks for projects and consult and engage with key stakeholders.
You will be responsible for providing sound advice on ecology, environmental approvals requirements and best practice environmental design and construction management issues during project tendering and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pivotal documents like Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
Design, coordinate, and lead targeted flora and fauna surveys to support critical decision-making.
Apply various ecological survey techniques, both in the office and the field.
Conduct detailed assessments of vegetation and habitat quality to inform project planning and successful execution.
Write and review comprehensive reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to industry standards.
Develop recommendations that minimize and mitigate ecological impacts.
Stay at the forefront of ecological legislation, integrating compliance into every project.
Who are you?




You will be a team player who is proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating a high level of analytical and problem-solving ability with excellent communication skills.
You will have site experience in ecology with demonstrated ability to efficiently evaluate issues, review contractual obligations, communicate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and form solutions to problems for best environmental and project outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications
Hold an accredited bachelor's degree in Science, Ecology, Environmental Management or similar.
Demonstrated industry experience, preferably within a consulting firm.
Eligibility for membership in a professional association.
Maintain and provide evidence of a current Driver's License.
What we do
KBR's Infrastructure Solutions Australia business works with customers across the nation to deliver projects that create a better, more sustainable, and technology-enabled future for all Australians.
Through trusted partnerships with our customers, our best and brightest deliver innovative solutions across the transport, water and environment, buildings, defence infrastructure and program management and construction consultancy markets.
We are a team of over **** diverse, flexible, adaptable and highly skilled people who provide a wide range of professional consulting services to the private and public sector.
Our high-performing teams are digitally connected and geographically diversified to match the changing characteristics of our principal markets, and have the expertise to serve our clients' requirements through the full project lifecycle.
We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.
Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve.




Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia's future for the better.
At KBR, we value you – here's how
While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology and engineering solutions, we're committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.
We can offer you flexible and family friendly working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your work location.
You will receive ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with technically eminent professionals.
Employees of KBR may benefit from up to 8 additional hours of accrued flexible leave every 4 weeks.
KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel.
You'll get to know everyone in the Victorian business and won't just be a number.
Company Values
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.
We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.
Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.
Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.
Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
At KBR, We Deliver.
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📌 Principal Ecologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Melbourne