Senior Zoologist — Remote Field Lead & Surveys

Stantec; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning & development programs

Professional registrations & memebers

Bonus programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Zoologist to join our Perth-based Terrestrial Fauna Team. You will manage projects, lead surveys, and deliver technical reports for WA projects spanning Pilbara, Goldfields and Southwest regions.

The role offers growth and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across Australia. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of terrestrial fauna experience, a relevant Environmental Science degree, and the ability to work in remote sites with a manual driving licence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Environmental Science qualification or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional terrestrial fauna experience, preferably in consultancy.
• Eligible to work in Australia with a current manual driver’s licence.
• Ability to undertake field surveys up to two weeks in remote WA locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run projects with multiple baseline and targeted fauna surveys.
• Lead surveys with several teams and complex logistics in remote environments across WA.
• Analyse ecological data and prepare concise technical reports for clients.
• Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Prepare proposals, budgets and tender documents.
• Provide technical support to the terrestrial fauna team.
• Collaborate across ecological disciplines and participate in mentoring.

Skills

Terrestrial fauna

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Zoologist to join our Perth-based Terrestrial Fauna Team. You will manage projects, lead surveys, and deliver technical reports for WA projects spanning Pilbara, Goldfields and Southwest regions.

The role offers growth and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across Australia. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of terrestrial fauna experience, a relevant Environmental Science degree, and the ability to work in remote sites with a manual driving licence.