Senior Botanist & Ecologist — WA Field Leader

Aurecon Group; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking an Associate Botanist / Zoologist to join our Environment & Planning team. You will lead flora and fauna surveys, provide expert biodiversity advice, and support project strategy and bids across WA.

The role emphasizes technical excellence and client outcomes in complex ecological programs. We value senior leadership, collaboration across ecology and approvals, and mentoring developing practitioners while strengthening Aurecon's ecology capabilities in Western

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Strong Western Australian terrestrial biodiversity experience, with deep knowledge of local species, environments and survey requirements.
• Recognised senior-level expertise in Western Australian botany or zoology, with extensive experience leading complex surveys and providing authoritative advice across relevant WA environments.
• At least 10 years' experience, with demonstrated field work experience in multiple WA bioregions.
• A strong track record delivering complex ecological assessments and field programs, with the ability to provide practical, high-quality technical advice.
• A strong focus on technical excellence, project delivery and client outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Provide senior technical leadership across environmental projects and multidisciplinary programs in Western Australia
• Lead flora and fauna survey design, field investigations and assessments across energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects
• Provide expert advice on biodiversity matters, including technical review and quality assurance of project deliverables
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and support project strategy, survey scoping, bids and major project pursuits
• Assist in strengthening Aurecon's profile within the ecology market and support growth initiatives led by the Environment & Planning leadership team
• Mentor developing practitioners and strengthen collaboration across ecology, environmental approvals, planning and related disciplines

Connaissances

Biodiversity experience WA

Senior ecological surveying

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Client outcomes

Formation

Botany or Zoology or Ecology degree

Description du poste

Aurecon Group in Perth is seeking an Associate Botanist / Zoologist to join our Environment & Planning team. You will lead flora and fauna surveys, provide expert biodiversity advice, and support project strategy and bids across WA.

The role emphasizes technical excellence and client outcomes in complex ecological programs. We value senior leadership, collaboration across ecology and approvals, and mentoring developing practitioners while strengthening Aurecon's ecology capabilities in Western