Senior Consultant, Botanist / Zoologist / Ecologist

About the role

Aurecon is looking for a Senior Botanist, Zoologist or Ecologist for its Environment & Planning team in Perth. You will lead and deliver terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and prepare ecological assessments and technical reports for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and the 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, and contribute to quality assurance and best practice

Required profile

• A relevant qualification in zoology, botany, ecology, environmental science or a related discipline
• Strong terrestrial ecology industry experience in Western Australia, including planning and delivering field surveys
• For botanists: at least five years of Western Australian experience in the South West and Pilbara bioregion; for zoologists: demonstrated experience in a range of WA bioregions
• Clear technical writing, sound professional judgement and strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills