Consultant Botanist / Zoologist / Ecologist

About the role

Aurecon is recruiting a Consultant Botanist, Zoologist or Ecologist for its Environment and Planning team in Perth. You will contribute to projects and programs that support energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects, working on ecological field programs across Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver terrestrial fauna or flora and vegetation surveys and ecological field programs across Western Australia, aligned with your specialisation
• Carry out fauna or plant identification, habitat assessments, data collection and analysis to support ecological studies
• Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and advice for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support environmental assessments, approvals and practical client outcomes
• Contribute to safe field delivery, technical quality and the continued development of Aurecon's ecology capability in Western Australia

Required profile

• A relevant qualification in zoology, botany, ecology, environmental science or a related discipline
• Experience undertaking terrestrial fauna and habitat surveys, ideally in Western Australia, or at least 2 years' experience undertaking terrestrial flora and vegetation surveys in Western Australia
• Knowledge of Western Australian fauna and habitats or flora and vegetation communities, with relevant species identification skills and an understanding of field survey requirements in your specialisation
• Strong technical writing, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, with the flexibility to undertake regular fieldwork and travel