Our Story

Stabilis Prism began in a small office overlooking the Brisbane River, founded by three ecologists who believed environmental consulting needed a different approach. They had seen too many projects stall because of adversarial relationships between developers and regulators, and they knew there had to be a better way.

Those founders brought together complementary expertise: one specialised in threatened species legislation, another in restoration ecology, and the third in stakeholder communication. That combination proved powerful. Within five years, the firm had grown to twenty staff and completed projects in every Australian state.

Today we remain independent and privately held. Our growth has been organic, driven by referrals from satisfied clients rather than aggressive marketing. That reputation matters to us more than rapid expansion. When you work with our team, you work with people who chose this career because they care about outcomes, not just outputs.

Our Mission

To deliver environmental consulting services that enable responsible development while protecting the ecological values that make Australia unique. We believe economic progress and environmental stewardship can advance together when projects are planned thoughtfully from the outset.

Our Vision

A future where environmental assessment is viewed as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. Where developers, regulators, and communities share a common understanding of ecological constraints and possibilities. Where every project leaves the landscape better than it found it.

Our Journey

Key milestones that have shaped our practice and capabilities.

2009

Foundation in Brisbane

Three founding partners establish the practice with a focus on development assessment in South East Queensland.

2012

First Interstate Project

Completed our first major assessment in Western Australia, beginning expansion beyond Queensland borders.

2015

Sydney Office Opens

Established presence in New South Wales to better serve clients navigating complex state legislation.

2017

Research Partnership

Formalised collaboration with University of Queensland's School of Biological Sciences for ongoing research.

2019

Melbourne Expansion

Opened Victoria office specialising in native vegetation assessments under the state's distinctive framework.

2021

Carbon Services Launch

Introduced carbon footprint analysis and climate adaptation planning to our service portfolio.

2023

Perth Office

Established Western Australian presence to support mining and resources sector clients across the state.

47

Team Members

4

Office Locations

12

PhD Qualified Staff

150+

Active Clients

Leadership Team

The senior professionals guiding our practice and setting standards for excellence.

Dr. Rebecca Thornton

Managing Director

Michael Andersen

Principal Ecologist

Dr. Linda Okonkwo

Director of Research

Simon Wakefield

Operations Manager

Our Expertise

Threatened Species

Deep knowledge of EPBC Act listed species and their habitat requirements. Our database tracks populations and movements across project sites nationwide.

Native Vegetation

Specialists in vegetation mapping and offset calculations across all Australian frameworks. We understand the nuances between state systems.

Restoration Ecology

Practical experience designing and implementing revegetation programs. We know which species establish successfully in which conditions.

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Discover how our expertise can support your next project. We welcome enquiries from organisations of all sizes.

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