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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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in terrestrial ecology with a strong focus on Western Australian species and bioregions, alongside the ability to prepare technical reports and conduct ecological assessments. Proven experience in leading field surveys and providing mentorship to practitioners in multidisciplinary environments is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Terrestrial Ecology Industry ExperienceField Survey Planning and DeliveryTechnical WritingStakeholder EngagementMentoring and Guidance

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Hard Skills
Ecological AssessmentsTechnical ReportsField SurveysKnowledge of Western Australian SpeciesSurvey RequirementsBioregion ExpertiseEnvironmental ApprovalsQuality AssuranceBest-Practice DeliveryMultidisciplinary Collaboration
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsProfessional Judgement
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Qualification in ZoologyBotanyEcologyEnvironmental Science
Industry Keywords
Western AustraliaNorthern TerritoryEnergy ProjectsResources ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsGovernment ProjectsSouth West BioregionPilbara Bioregion

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 bioregions
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams on 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
  • Experience planning and delivering field surveys
  • Botanists: at least five years of Western Australian experience in the South West and Pilbara bioregions
  • Zoologists: demonstrated experience across a range of Western Australian bioregions
  • Strong knowledge of Western Australian species, environments, survey requirements and relevant bioregions
  • Clear technical writing
  • Sound professional judgement
  • Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges
  • Technical guidance and mentoring opportunities
  • Best-practice delivery and quality assurance environment