Principal Aquatic Ecologist

📍 Brisbane, Australia

Montrose Environmental Group

Job Description

Principal Aquatic Ecologist page is loaded Principal Aquatic Ecologist Apply locations AUS-Queensland-Brisbane time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id R7076 Unleash your potential with Epic Environmental We at Epic Environmental treat our people as our biggest asset, we invest in professional development, we understand that a healthy work/life balance is important and that a supportive, collaborate and dynamic culture is key.

Backed by Montrose Environmental, a NYSE listed world leader in environmental solutions, Epic is passionate about delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the planet. Besides our Epic culture, internal mobility opportunities and direct access to our company’s leadership team, we offer a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Epic is currently seeking a talented Principal Aquatic Ecologist to join our Brisbane office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a market-facing consultant who is looking to elevate their career to the next level. As a Principal Aquatic Ecologist, you will play a pivotal role in attracting and mentoring like-minded professionals, building and developing an industry-leading aquatic ecology team. You’ll work on high-impact projects across our diverse client base while also having the opportunity to shape the direction of aquatic ecology within the company. Key responsibilities:

Build and develop an aquatic ecology team and mentor junior team members Undertake the planning and implementation of field-based data collection in line with State, Territory, and Commonwealth regulatory requirements.

Support the delivery of a range of projects across multiple sectors, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, cost, and quality requirements Prepare clear, science-based technical reports that stand up to community and regulatory scrutiny What You'll Bring Tertiary qualifications, from a recognised institution, in ecology or an environmental science related discipline, or similar relevant degree

Ability to build relationships, manage projects, and contribute to business development activities

Knowledge and experience with aquatic fauna sampling methods, including netting, traps and electrofishing

Knowledge and experience with other aquatic ecology sampling methods, including macroinvertebrate, diatom and zooplankton sampling

In-depth knowledge and experience with statistical packages and data analysis as it relates to aquatic ecology data

Proven experience with preparing winning proposals for small to large scale projects

Strong understanding of the statutory frameworks, policies and science-based approaches that govern water management

Our perks Work from home options - we believe there is life beyond work Competitive salary + perks

Interesting projects to work on

Plenty of cool social events

Direct access to our accessible and knowledgeable directors

We are a collaborative, knowledge sharing group - everyone helps everyone

We believe in trust and autonomy

Don't just take my word for it, check out our perks here: https://www.epicenvironmental.com.au/why-work-with-us or have a look at the reviews on Glassdoor.com NEXT STEPS & IMPORTANT DETAILS

For all enquiries or to send your application directly to us: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au Follow us on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/4kzWglP

To have a look at some of our projects: www.epicenvironmental.com.au/environmental-projects

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Principal Water Quality Specialist locations AUS-Queensland-Brisbane time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees. We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon. When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Posted Date: November 19, 2025
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Company: Montrose Environmental Group

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