
VIC Ecology Manager
Ecology, ENVIRONMENTAL
Melbourne, VIC
160 — 200
- $150,000 – $180,000 + Super on Experience
- Leading & Managing the VIC Team with View to Expand.
- Flexible Working, Culture of Collaboration.
VIC Ecology Manager to lead and grow a well-established environmental consultancy’s Victorian team. With a strong reputation in the industry and a focus on delivering high-quality ecological services, this role is key to driving business growth and managing a high-performing team.
The Role:
- Lead and manage a team of nine, with plans to expand to 15+.
- Oversee a mix of flora and fauna projects, with a strong focus on monitoring and restoration.
- Hybrid role coordinating staff, managing clients, quoting, and project scoping.
- Major government and private clients, benefiting from strong repeat business.
- Projects primarily based in Melbourne metro and surrounding areas, with minimal travel.
- Access to an experienced field crew who support consultants as required.
The Business & Culture:
- Well-established consultancy with a strong industry presence.
- Supportive, non-corporate culture with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Access to an experienced field crew for in-field project support.
- Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.
- Strong focus on connecting teams to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing.
- Truly committed to improving environmental outcomes. Have worked on some super interesting projects in the past including Bio-monitoring, Threatened Species Relocations, Sensitive Area Mapping, Values Assessments etc.
The Opportunity:
- Key leadership role with the scope to shape and grow the ecology team.
- Backed by a well-established parent company, providing resources and support in GIS, HR, finance, and business development.
- Encouragement to develop expertise in specific areas of interest within ecological consulting.
Salary & Benefits:
- $150,000 – $180,000 + super, based on experience.
- Overtime policy and flexible work arrangements.
- Strong career progression opportunities.
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If you are interested in, or would like further information on the above role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – this is a priority role for this firm. Your approach will be held in confidence.
Peter Dakers – Associate Director
M: 0405 487 560
E: peter@alra.com.au

Peter Dakers
Partner - Property Valuations & Environmental