Team Leader, Marine Science

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Additional leave

Learning programs

Mentoring

Friendly team

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health support

EAP

Service awards

Job summary

Stantec invites applications for Team Leader, Marine Science to lead and grow our Marine Science team in Perth, WA. You will provide strategic technical and people leadership, drive business growth through existing and new client relationships, and shape the direction of marine services across WA and nationally.

The role combines leadership with opportunities to secure major proposals, collaborate with approvals and coastal engineering teams, and deliver high‑impact projects for clients and

Qualifications

• PhD in Marine Science or Marine Ecology (preferred).
• Extensive experience in marine science or marine ecology, environmental consulting, applied research or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of WA and Commonwealth environmental approval frameworks, including WA EPA and EPBC Act requirements and marine regulatory processes.
• Expertise in marine environmental monitoring, marine fauna assessments, benthic habitat surveys, and environmental impact assessment.
• Established relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients and regulators across Western Australia.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, secure new work and grow a sustainable business pipeline.
• Significant experience working in multidisciplinary teams within a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of marine scientists.
• Providing strategic technical leadership across marine, coastal and offshore projects.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Leading major proposals, tenders and project pursuits across government and industry sectors.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including our highly respected approvals and coastal engineering teams, to deliver innovative marine solutions for complex projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Maritime science expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal leadership

Client relationship management

Education

PhD in Marine Ecology / Marine Science

Tertiary qualification in Freshwater Ecology / Biology, or Marine Science or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader, Marine Science - ( 260000M7 )

Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Team Leader, Marine Science, to lead and grow our successful Marine Science team in Perth, WA.

As Team Leader, Marine Science, you will provide leadership to an experienced and established team with strong technical expertise, drive business growth through existing and new client relationships, and help shape the strategic direction of our marine services offering throughout WA and nationally. Leveraging your extensive industry network and technical credibility, you will be instrumental in securing new opportunities while delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients and communities.

This role combines technical leadership, people leadership and business development in a highly collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity for a recognised industry expert to lead a highly respected and established team of marine scientists, and to contribute to delivering some of Australia's most significant marine projects.

Key responsibilities would involve:

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of marine scientists.
• Providing strategic technical leadership across marine, coastal and offshore projects.
• Developing and strengthening relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Leading major proposals, tenders and project pursuits across government and industry sectors.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including our highly respected approvals and coastal engineering teams, to deliver innovative marine solutions for complex projects.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• PhD in Marine Science, Marine Ecology, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Extensive experience in marine science or marine ecology, environmental consulting, applied research or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of WA and Commonwealth environmental approval frameworks, including WA EPA and EPBC Act requirements and marine regulatory processes.
• Expertise in marine environmental monitoring, marine fauna assessments, benthic habitat surveys, and environmental impact assessment.
• Established relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients and regulators across Western Australia.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, secure new work and grow a sustainable business pipeline.
• Significant experience working in multidisciplinary teams within a consulting environment.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing:

• Genuine flexible working arrangements, including work from home opportunities and staggered hours.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and talent development programs, including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• A friendly team environment and highly experienced management team, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.
• Professional memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Service recognition awards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Please note that applicants must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Freshwater Ecology / Biology, or Marine Science or equivalent.
• PhD in Marine Ecology, Marine Science or a related discipline (preferred).

Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 21, 2026, 4:47:32 PM

Req ID: 260000M7

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans