Senior Botanist

AECO; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Up to 22 weeks parental leave

Health insurance discount

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced botanist to support projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, based in either Perth or Darwin. You will lead field surveys, contribute to baseline assessments, and apply ecological expertise across diverse environments from mining sites to remote landscapes.

Join our environmental practice to help manage impacts, support permit processes, and contribute to delivering sustainable outcomes for communities and ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, ecology, botany or similar.
• 5+ years of field experience leading botanical surveys in WA and NT environments.
• Strong GIS reporting and data collection skills (ESRI ArcGIS, Fieldmaps).
• WA driving licence and ability to work outdoors on field programmes.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth/State environmental legislation (EPA guides, BC Act).
• Willingness to travel between WA and NT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based botanical surveys across WA and NT, including baseline surveys and monitoring.
• Plan, deliver, and analyse ecology surveys independently or with a team.
• Perform impact assessments and design mitigation strategies.
• Support in managing ecological project performance and delivery.
• Share knowledge and help develop ecology teams across WA and NT.

Skills

Botany

Field surveys

GIS

Driving licence

Environmental legislation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / ecology / botany

Tools

ArcGIS

Fieldmaps

Job description

• Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

"What excites me most about working in the Northern Territory is the opportunity to be part of its growth story. The scale of projects, the diversity of challenges, and the trust placed in people to lead creates an environment where professional development happens faster than anywhere else I've experienced." Matt Ryan, Team Manager - Environment, NT

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced botanist to work across two of Australia’s most ecologically diverse regions. Based in either our Perth or Darwin office, you’ll contribute to projects across both Western Australia and the Northern Territory, combining locally focused work with the variety and career opportunities of a broader regional role.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Lead field-based botanical surveys across WA and the NT, including baseline surveys, monitoring programs, and targeted flora and weed assessments.
• Work across diverse environments, from WA’s mining regions and metropolitan areas to the unique and remote landscapes of the Northern Territory.
• Plan, deliver, and analyse ecology surveys independently or collaboratively, performing impact assessments and designing mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing the technical performance and delivery of ecological projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Share your knowledge and help develop the capability of our growing ecology teams across WA and the NT.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, ecology, botany or similar
• Excellent field skills with 5+ years experience conducting and leading botanical surveys in various WA and NT environments, including mining, remote etc
• Strong technical reporting skills proficiency in GIS desktop and data collection packages (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS and Fieldmaps)
• WA driving licence and ability to work outdoors on short and extended field programmes
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation (EPA technical guides, BC Act)
• A collaborative approach and willingness to travel between WA and the NT as project needs require.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times,job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
• Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.