Associate Botanist / Zoologist - Environment & Planning

About the role

Aurecon is looking for an Associate Botanist / Zoologist for its Environment & Planning team in Perth. The role contributes to projects and programs that support energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects, and provides senior technical leadership across environmental projects and multidisciplinary programs in Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across environmental projects and multidisciplinary programs in Western Australia.
• Lead flora and fauna survey design, field investigations and assessments across energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects.
• Advise on biodiversity matters, including technical review and quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting project strategy, survey scoping, bids and major project pursuits.
• Help strengthen Aurecon's profile in the ecology market and support growth initiatives led by the Environment & Planning leadership team.
• Mentor developing practitioners and strengthen collaboration across ecology, environmental approvals, planning and related disciplines.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience, with demonstrated field work in multiple WA bioregions.
• Strong Western Australian terrestrial biodiversity experience, with deep knowledge of local species, environments and survey requirements.
• Recognised senior-level expertise in Western Australian botany or zoology, with extensive experience leading complex surveys and providing authoritative advice.
• Track record delivering complex ecological assessments and field programs, with a focus on technical excellence, project delivery and client outcomes.