Senior Botanist

Biologic Environmental; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Biologic Environmental in Perth is seeking an experienced Senior Botanist to lead and deliver complex botany projects while mentoring team members.

You will manage field programs, contribute to proposals, oversee budgets and milestones, and provide technical guidance to botanists, with a strong focus on Western Australian flora and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a professional botany or environmental consulting role.
• Strong demonstrated experience leading botanical field surveys.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality scientific and technical reports.
• In-depth knowledge of the flora of Western Australia.
• Strong understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting project management, including scheduling and budgets.
• A current Class C driver’s license; 4WD experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead botanical field surveys and manage projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Design and undertake flora surveys, including remote field programs.
• Produce and review high-quality technical reports with scientific rigour.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to botanists and junior staff.
• Contribute to research, monitoring programs and specialist assessments.
• Ensure fieldwork and specimen collection comply with licensing and legislation.
• Support development and implementation of business unit and company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Field surveys

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor degree in Botany or related field

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Botanist to play a key role in delivering complex botany projects and supporting the ongoing development of our team. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery and mentoring, while contributing to the strategic direction of the business.

About Us

Perth based, owned and operated, Biologic has an experienced and passionate in- house team of over 100 scientists and is one of the largest environmental consultants in the country. Renowned as a future thinking biodiversity company, we strive for innovation and apply industry leading practices to deliver a complete range of biodiversity services, including biological surveys, monitoring, genetic studies, restoration, and impact assessment service. We are passionate about our people and ensure that the expertise of each of our specialists’ shines through in every project we deliver.

About the Role

As a Senior Botanist, you will play a key role in delivering projects from planning through to completion. You will lead and coordinate field programs, contribute to project scopes and proposals, manage project budgets and milestones, and provide technical guidance to botanists and other team members.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and managing botany projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget

Designing and undertaking flora and vegetation surveys, including complex and remote field programs

Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, ensuring scientific rigour and regulatory compliance

Providing technical guidance and mentoring to botanists and junior staff

Contributing to research, monitoring programs and specialist assessments

Ensuring all fieldwork and specimen collection complies with licensing, and legislation

Supporting the development and implementation of business unit and company-wide strategic objectives

About You

A tertiary qualification in Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline

5+ years’ experience in a professional botany or environmental consulting role

Strong demonstrated experience leading botanical field surveys

Proven ability to deliver high-quality scientific and technical reports

In-depth knowledge of the flora of Western Australia

Strong understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks

Experience supporting project management, including scheduling and budgets

A current Class C driver’s license (essential); 4WD experience highly regarded

Next Steps

Applications close on 5th October 2026

Biologic reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date if the right candidate is identified.

If you’re looking to re-enter the workforce, we would love to hear from you!

Family friendly initiatives.

Gym membership within walking distance to office

An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, science and innovation.

Our innovation and research delivery keeps us at the cutting edge of the biodiversity industry.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Botanist?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?