Job Opportunities

Help us engineer the gap between the needs of society and those of the environment.

At Verterra Ecological Engineering, our work sits at the intersection of science, sustainability, and real-world impact - delivering ecological engineering solutions that reduce negative impact, restore natural resources, unlock environmental market opportunities, and build a more resilient future for all.

From Queensland’s grazing catchments to Australia’s major mining regions, our team of soil scientists, engineers, ecologists, spatial analysts and natural capital experts deliver evidence-based solutions that create value for landholders, industry, communities, and the environment.

We're always on the lookout for passionate, practical, purpose-led people to join us. To register an interest in future positions, send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@verterra.com.au

Current Opportunities

  • Full-Time | Brisbane CBD | Hybrid

    Support Verterra’s operations while helping develop and improve the systems, digital tools and automated workflows that underpin the business.  

    This role suits a business graduate with a strong interest in software development, data and automation. Someone who enjoys understanding how a business works and turning that understanding into practical improvements. While prior development experience is not essential, the ability to learn independently and resolve problems with initiative is required.  

    Working with our Finance, Operations, Project and technical teams, you will combine day-to-day business support with progressively more complex systems and development tasks, with guidance from experienced colleagues. Accurate, timely operational delivery is a core part of the role.  

    Key responsibilities 

    Business operations and finance support 

    • Process supplier invoices, prepare payment runs for approval, raise customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end administration. 

    • Maintain accurate records, compliance registers and document control systems, and support scheduled compliance activities and business reporting. 

    • Coordinate administrative tasks across finance, operations, projects and risk management, and respond professionally to supplier and internal enquiries. 

    Business systems and process improvement 

    • Help implement and maintain business systems, including configuration, data entry, data quality checks and user support. 

    • Work with colleagues to map processes, understand user needs and identify opportunities to reduce manual work, errors and duplication. 

    • Document requirements and procedures, and help test and introduce improvements to financial controls, information management and reporting. 

    Development and automation 

    • Assist in designing, building, testing and maintaining simple applications, scripts, dashboards and automated workflows that improve business and project delivery. 

    • Use and develop skills in Excel, low-code tools and scripting languages such as Python to support data processing, reporting and system integration. 

    • Support practical applications of AI and digital tools, checking outputs for accuracy and following Verterra’s data security, confidentiality and intellectual property requirements. 

    • Contribute to digital product development and data workflows. 

    • Maintain clear documentation and follow agreed testing, version control and approval processes before changes are deployed. 

    Qualifications and capabilities 

    Essential 

    • A degree in business, commerce or a related discipline. 

    • A strong interest in development and automation, with a willingness to learn coding, digital tools and how business systems work. 

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and confidence working with numbers and data. 

    • Sound Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. 

    • Clear communication, good organisation and a proactive, collaborative approach to both routine tasks and improvement projects. 

    Desirable 

    • Exposure through study, personal projects or work to Python, SQL, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI or similar tools. 

    • An understanding of basic accounting, financial processes or business analysis; experience with administration, CRM or accounting systems. 

    • An interest in AI, software development or environmental and geospatial data. Previous employment in software development is not essential. 

    Why Join Verterra?  

    You will receive:  

    • A permanent position of 38 hours per week.  

    • Flexible start and finish times.  

    • Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 office days from a Brisbane CBD location.  

    • A supportive and collaborative team environment.  

    • Exposure to finance business operations, alongside the opportunity to codify and automate workflows.  

    • Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and operational excellence.  

    • The chance to support projects that deliver positive environmental and community outcomes.  

    Apply  

    Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why the opportunity interests you. No cover letter is required. The right to work permanently in Australia is a requirement for this role.  

    For any queries, please email jobs@verterra.com.au.  

    Verterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Verterra reserves the right to appoint to position by invitation, appoint prior to the application deadline or to re-advertise, as necessary.