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 setting every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Formerly 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 vasty 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 an experienced Terrestrial Ecologist, ideally with strong botanical expertise, to join our expanding Ecology team in our Brisbane or Sydney office. The role involves leading flora and fauna surveys across Queensland and New South Wales and preparing the technical assessments that support approvals for major resource and infrastructure projects, including mining, renewable, energy and water projects.



The position combines field and office work and offers the opportunity to extend your technical expertise within a collaborative team that values scientific rigour and high-quality reporting.

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

- Plan and lead flora and fauna surveys on a diverse range of projects across Queensland and New South Wales
- Apply botanical and fauna knowledge and plant identification skills across a range of ecosystems
- Prepare and review high-quality ecological reports, including detailed baseline assessments, impact assessments and biodiversity offset strategies
- Provide technical input for environmental approvals, including but not limited to, EIS and EPBC Act documentation
- Manage projects to scope, budget and schedule
- Represent clients and lead external meetings and stakeholder engagement
- Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to the technical development of the team

Your Expertise and Skills

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

- At minimum 4 years' consulting experience planning and delivering ecological studies for the resources and infrastructure sectors in Queensland, New South Wales and/or the Northern Territory (or equivalent experience)
- A tertiary qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline




- Demonstrated experience conducting flora and fauna surveys, including strong plant identification skills
- Working knowledge of Queensland and/or New South Wales and Commonwealth legislation and approvals processes
- Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) and field data collection tools, including ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to regional and remote sites
- SQP accreditation for flora surveys in Queensland and NSW BAM assessor accreditation highly desired but not required

Candidates who meet most, but not all, of the above criteria are encouraged to apply. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

📌 Senior Terrestrial Ecologist (Brisbane)
🏢 Onterris
📍 Brisbane