Field Ecologist
	Capital Ecology Pty Ltd

About Capital Ecology

Capital Ecology is a Canberra-based company providing specialist ecology consulting services to the ACT and surrounding regions of NSW. We are a dedicated team of talented and experienced ecological professionals offering quality, reliability, and value for money to our clients. With an intimate knowledge of the ecology of the region and the development approval processes, we offer superior ecological advice and services. Servicing both the public and private sectors, our projects inform a diverse range of developments, including urban and rural subdivision, infrastructure (road, rail, water, gas, electricity), renewable energy, and agriculture. We also regularly undertake conservation-focused assessments, research projects, and monitoring programs.

The foundation of Capital Ecology’s success is our uncompromising commitment to quality, integrity, and sustainability. This commitment is evident in every Capital Ecology deliverable, flows through every client experience, and ensures that we are consistently the best at what we do.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Field Ecologist to join our team. Working under the direct and full-time tutelage of Capital Ecology’s Principal Ecologist and Senior Ecologists, this role provides a rare opportunity for you to take your passion for ecology and biodiversity and develop the knowledge and skills to make this passion a challenging and rewarding career.

The role will primarily involve fieldwork-related tasks and technical support, including a wide variety of flora and fauna surveys, vegetation assessment, other terrestrial ecological surveys, as well as GIS mapping and assisting with drafting proposals, plans, and reports. The role will also involve supporting staff with vehicle and survey equipment maintenance and WHS-related tasks.

Based at our office on the edge of Canberra, with our client base including government (all levels), infrastructure, urban development, renewable energy, and quarrying and mining, you will work on many interesting and innovative ecological and biodiversity assessment and management projects across the Southern Tablelands of NSW and the ACT.

What we offer

Capital Ecology offers the following.

• Work on a wide variety of interesting, innovative, and ethical projects across diverse environments.
• The opportunity to learn under the direct tutelage of industry leaders.
• The opportunity to become a key and valued part of a strong and successful company.
• Hard working, enthusiastic, and friendly team culture (incl. regular team building and reward activities).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• The opportunity to work locally; time away is rare and usually only overnight.
• A comfortable and welcoming office located in a lovely bushland setting on the edge of Canberra, including free parking.
• A generous professional development budget and encouragement to spend it.
• An attractive and flexible remuneration package, including a generous performance-based bonus arrangement.

About you

Essential criteria

The successful applicant will have the following.

• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Ecology / Environmental Science or closely related discipline and/or other relevant training and experience.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work productively within a team.
• A high level of physical fitness (sufficient to undertake field surveys for full days in challenging terrain).
• Current driver’s licence.

Desirable criteria

The following will also be highly regarded.

• Experience working in a field ecology capacity (e.g. 1-2 years working at another environmental consultancy or similar).
• Flora and fauna knowledge and identification skills.
• Experience with on-ground ecological surveys and assessment.
• Data analysis and writing skills.
• GIS skills.
• Current first aid certificate.
• 4WD and/or side-by-side vehicle competency.

How to apply

Applications and enquiries should be addressed to Kelly Speirs (Business Manager) at admin@capitalecology.com.au

For your application to be considered, it must include:

• a tailored cover letter addressing the essential criteria; and
• a current and detailed CV, including contact details for two referees (one must be from the past 12 months).

Applications close 5pm Monday 10 August 2026.