Senior Botanist — Field Surveys & EIA Specialist

SLR Consulting; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Perth is seeking a Senior Botanist to join our Ecology & Biodiversity team on a permanent full-time basis. The role targets candidates with 3–5 years of botanical experience, capable of leading field surveys and delivering high‑quality reports.

Based in our Perth office, you will work in a busy, multidisciplinary environment, performing fieldwork and office-based tasks while supporting clients and colleagues with expert botanical input.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in science or a related field.
• 3-5 years in a botanical role within environmental consulting or government.
• Experience with flora and vegetation surveys and reporting.
• Advanced report writing and GIS capabilities (QGIS).
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field surveys to collect floristic data.
• Interpret environmental legislation for projects across sectors.
• Prepare technical reports outlining survey findings and implications.
• Assist in preparing tenders and proposals.
• Integrate work into multidisciplinary project teams.
• Travel to remote areas to conduct field survey programs.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Budget control

Deadline driven

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science / Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Natural Resources

Tools

QGIS

Job description

SLR Consulting in Perth is seeking a Senior Botanist to join our Ecology & Biodiversity team on a permanent full-time basis. The role targets candidates with 3–5 years of botanical experience, capable of leading field surveys and delivering high‑quality reports.

Based in our Perth office, you will work in a busy, multidisciplinary environment, performing fieldwork and office-based tasks while supporting clients and colleagues with expert botanical input.