Senior Zoolist – Relocate to Perth

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Zoologist to lead fauna survey programmes across Western Australia. The position offers relocation support to Perth and involves both field work and office‑based reporting within a dynamic environmental consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute targeted and baseline fauna surveys across multiple bioregions in WA.
• Develop survey programmes that meet project requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Support environmental impact assessments, compliance monitoring and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and contribute to approvals documentation.
• Engage with regulators to guide project delivery and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• 8+ years’ experience as a Zoologist with a mix of field and consulting work.
• Proven track record leading and delivering fauna surveys, including planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of WA state and Commonwealth survey guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, both in the field and in an office setting.

Required skills

• Fauna survey design and implementation.
• Knowledge of WA and Commonwealth fauna survey standards.
• Environmental impact assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Technical report writing and approvals documentation.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options and alternative start/finish times.
• Up to six weeks of additional annual leave purchasable.
• Continuous learning opportunities such as lunch‑and‑learns, professional development courses and paid study leave.
• Relocation support to Western Australia.