Saunders Havill is a leading and dynamic multi-disciplinary consulting firm seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to join the team at Bowen Hills in a full-time role.

About the Position

The position of Environmental Scientist provides support to the Environmental Management department through desktop legislation searches, report writing and general assistance to senior staff and management. The role includes periodical field work as part of broader ecological surveys and environmental monitoring. Your responsibilities in this role will be:

Assist senior staff with the management and coordination of projects through liaison with clients

Assist with the management of inputs from field and graduate level staff

Understanding of environmental based legislation

Assessing and guiding project outcomes based on field observation and associated legislative requirements

Identification of appropriate environmental management measures required to support project approvals

Preparation of technical environmental reports and plans

Contribute and discuss with rest of team for proactive resolution of environmental constraints.

Contribute towards systems improvement/flow of communication

Track project / time records using Saunders Havill's project management computer software

Take reasonable care for own health and safety and ensure that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others

Protect and care for the environment and act in a manner that does not place the environment at risk

As the successful candidate, you will have:

strong communication skills and experience speaking effectively before large groups of people.

a relevant tertiary level qualification.

a minimum 18 months closely aligned and relevant industry experience.

Broad and specific understanding of relevant environmental legislation, policies and guidelines

Basic training in species identification and assessment methodologies





Recent (within the past 6 months) experience designing tailored field assessments, relevant to South-East Queensland EPBC matters and species

Experience leading field teams in completing complex assessments relevant to federal offsets in South-East Queensland

Current experience in complex EPBC calculators

Experience compiling detailed assessments and reporting for EPBC referrals

Current experience compiling ecological reports for State and Local Government assessment in South-East Queensland

An attractive salary package will be offered to the right candidate, in addition to ongoing training, professional membership and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are

Queensland's most successful land development, infrastructure and resources projects reflect Saunders Havill Pathways to Success. We provide advice on surveying, town planning, urban design, mapping, landscape architecture and environmental management for infrastructure, mining, land use planning and new developments.

We offer a relaxed and collaborative team environment with an inclusive and proactive culture. We are a mid-sized, family-oriented company that offers flexibility and encourages collaboration in an environment founded on care and respect for one another. Saunders Havill is an equal prospect employer.

Where You'll Be Located

Our Bowen Hills head office is close to coffee shops, a gym, parks, and great lunch options. The Bowen Hills train station is a short walk away with easy access to all Queensland Rail lines and the CBD.

Your Future Team Members

Our sizeable team of 30 in Environmental Management hold a breadth of experience delivering solutions for both private and public sector clients throughout Queensland and New South Wales. With in-house expertise from our Surveying, Mapping, Town Planning and Urban Design management, and Landscape Architecture teams, we provide a unique Environmental Management service that delivers high-quality places for people to live, work, play, grow and thrive.

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📌 Environmental Scientist (Brisbane)
🏢 Saunders Havill Group
📍 Brisbane