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Aurecon

Senior Consultant, Botanist - Zoologist - Ecologist

Aurecon

. Lead and deliver terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and Northern Territory .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in terrestrial ecology with a focus on Western Australian species and bioregions, delivering ecological assessments and technical reports while providing mentorship and guidance to practitioners.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Terrestrial Ecology Industry ExperienceEcological AssessmentsTechnical WritingStakeholder EngagementField Survey Planning

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Hard Skills
EcologyBotanyZoologyEnvironmental ScienceField SurveysTechnical ReportingQuality AssuranceEnvironmental ApprovalsBioregion KnowledgeSurvey Requirements
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProfessional Judgement
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Qualification in Ecology
Industry Keywords
Western AustraliaNorthern TerritorySouth West BioregionPilbara BioregionEnergy ProjectsResources ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsGovernment Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and deliver terrestrial flora or fauna surveys across Western Australia and Northern Territory
  • Prepare ecological assessments, technical reports and advice for energy, resources, infrastructure and government projects
  • Apply knowledge of Western Australian species, environments, survey requirements and relevant bioregions
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to support project strategy, environmental approvals and client outcomes
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing practitioners
  • Contribute to quality assurance and best-practice delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Botanists: at least five years of Western Australian experience in the South West and Pilbara bioregions
  • Zoologists: demonstrated experience in a range of Western Australian bioregions
  • Clear technical writing
  • Sound professional judgement
  • Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Knowledge of Western Australian species, environments, survey requirements and relevant bioregions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Technical guidance and mentoring opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges and impactful projects