Senior Botanist, Ecology & Environmental Approvals

About the role

ERM is looking for an experienced botanist based in Perth who wants to move beyond traditional flora and vegetation consulting. The role combines botanical expertise with environmental impact assessment, approvals strategy, project leadership and client advisory work across major mining, energy, infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Western Australia. You will lead complex flora and vegetation programs, influence project design and outcomes, work alongside specialists across disciplines and mentor the next generation of botanists and ecologists.

Key responsibilities

• Design and lead flora and vegetation surveys across Western Australia, including complex and remote field programs
• Provide high-quality botanical identification, interpretation and technical advice
• Lead the preparation and review of flora and vegetation assessments for environmental approvals
• Bring botanical expertise into environmental impact assessments, approvals strategies and project design, helping clients manage biodiversity risks
• Work with ERM specialists in ecology, environmental approvals and other disciplines to solve complex environmental challenges
• Provide trusted technical advice directly to clients and project teams
• Manage projects from scope and proposal through to field delivery, reporting and client outcomes
• Lead and mentor botanists and ecologists and build technical capability within the team
• Contribute to technical quality, innovation and continuous improvement across ERM's ecology practice
• Shape your own career, building client relationships and commercial experience through proposals, project delivery and new opportunities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Botany, Ecology, Biological Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Strong professional experience in botany or ecology, ideally in Western Australia
• Demonstrated experience leading flora and vegetation surveys and strong knowledge of Western Australian flora
• Experience preparing high-quality flora and vegetation assessments and technical reports
• Knowledge of WA environmental assessment requirements and survey guidance
• Ability to manage projects, priorities and client expectations, and to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork in remote locations across Western Australia
• Current Australian driver's licence

Required skills

• Technical writing, analytical and data interpretation skills
• Strong communication skills