Senior Ecologist & Field Survey Lead (WA/NT)

Aurecon Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Botanist / Zoologist / Ecologist to join our Environment & Planning team. You will lead terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and prepare high-quality ecological assessments and reports for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects.

You will apply strong knowledge of WA species and bioregions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project strategy and environmental approvals, and provide technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in zoology, botany, ecology, environmental science or related discipline.
• Strong terrestrial ecology industry experience in Western Australia, including planning and delivering field surveys.
• For botanists, WA experience in the South West and Pilbara bioregions; for zoologists, experience in WA bioregions.
• Clear technical writing, sound judgement and strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and Northern Territory.
• Prepare high-quality ecological assessments, technical reports and advice for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects.
• Apply strong knowledge of Western Australian species, environments, survey requirements and relevant bioregions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support project strategy, environmental approvals and practical client outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing practitioners while contributing to quality assurance and best-practice delivery.

Skills

Flora and fauna survey delivery

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or related

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Botanist / Zoologist / Ecologist to join our Environment & Planning team. You will lead terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and prepare high-quality ecological assessments and reports for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects.

You will apply strong knowledge of WA species and bioregions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project strategy and environmental approvals, and provide technical