Lead Botanist

Join a supportive, friendly, and sociable team offering technically challenging and rewarding work in a Perth CBD office with panoramic Swan River views. Enjoy the high quality of life Perth has to offer, with relocation assistance and support to help you settle into this vibrant city.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Everyone belongs at AECOM. We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, because great ideas come from diverse perspectives.

How you'll make a difference:

• Coordinate and lead field-based ecology survey work, including baseline surveys, monitoring programs, and targeted flora and weed assessments across various bioregions.
• Lead and manage ecological projects, supporting internal clients with multi-disciplinary tenders and deliverables.
• Plan, deliver, and analyse ecology surveys independently or collaboratively, performing impact assessments and designing mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing the technical performance and delivery of ecological projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Degree in environmental science, ecology, biology or similar. 7-10+ years of professional experience in botanical surveys, with a strong focus on ecological consulting, vegetation assessments, or related fieldwork.
• Excellent field skills and experience conducting surveys in various environments, including mining, remote, and Perth Metro areas.
• Strong technical reporting skills with proficiency in GIS desktop and data collection packages (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS and Fieldmaps).
• WA driving licence and ability to work outdoors on short and extended field programs.
• Working knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation (EPA technical guides, BC Act).

Why you'll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
• Share purchase plans.
• Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a shared purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital capability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.

Where you'll work: Hybrid work model with options to work from an AECOM office, remote location, or client site.

Equity and inclusion: We foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Benefits: A wide range of compensation and benefits programs and a robust global well-being program.

Important notices: This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you are selected, you will be part of a global, publicly traded firm with access to industry-leading technology and meaningful work with flexible arrangements.

ReqID: J10128629

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd