Graduate Ecologist

Scout Ecology

Newcastle, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

Ready for adventure?At Scout, we’re on a mission to change the way the world values biodiversity. Grow your career by working on big strategic projects whilst being mentored by Senior Ecologists in a highly specialised team of experts.You’ll be part of a fun crew who love using cutting-edge tech to explore wild landscapes and are not afraid to camp, hike and occasionally get bogged.Your adventurous career:We’re after a passionate graduate or early-career ecologist - someone who lights up when talking plant ID, can find beauty in a swamp, and doesn’t mind the occasional leech. You’ll be on the ground (literally), learning the ropes from some of the sharpest minds in the industry while getting hands-on experience across a range of dynamic projects.At Scout, you’ll work across your project from start to finish - from field to final report. That means getting out there into rainforests, desert, wetlands, grasslands - wherever biodiversity calls. When you're not in the field, you’re in our sunny Newcastle HQ, just a stone’s throw from the beach.You’ll use 3D mapping, drones and the latest tech to measure and map biodiversity and help our clients unlock landscapes. We’re transparent, real, and outcome-driven - quality is everything.Are you our next Scout?

You’re curious, self-driven, and enjoy being part of a team
Know your way around native vegetation (and are keen to learn)
Have a degree in ecology, botany, environmental science (or similar)
Have some field or volunteer experience (mapping, surveys, bush regen)
Focussed on developing your professional career as a consulting ecologist
Communicate clearly, take feedback, and aren’t afraid of hard work (or mud).

We’re offering

Work that makes a difference
Real mentorship from Senior Ecologists who walk the talk
Strategic projects that push your skills and thinking
Fieldwork that takes you to all corners of NSW
A small, expert team that has your back and values your voice
A culture that balances focus and fun - a lunchtime surf clears the head.

And we don’t explore the same site twice - which means your experience is supercharged at Scout. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026649Date published:11-Aug-2025Closing date:24-Sep-2025

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