Acoustics Ecologist

Join a dynamic team at Wood, dedicated to advancing management of vulnerable fauna species through AI based monitoring solutions.

You will become part of a team focused on delivering solutions for our client’s assets in Western Australia and the wider APAC region.

**Wood **is an **inclusive **and **diverse global community **of **inquisitive minds **and recognised **industry innovators **, partnering to **create new possibilities **.

**Join a culture of innovation **, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

Based in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, terrific end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of space to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.
- Lead and manage fauna/acoustics related projects, including acoustic monitoring, noise and vibration monitoring, impact assessments and research projects
- Conduct fieldwork for noise, vibration and acoustic monitoring
- Analysis and interpretation of monitoring data using Wood’s AI enabled workflows
- Development of reports to communicate results and recommendations to clients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of AI-based monitoring solutions
- Actively build strong collaborative and enduring relationships with clients
- Engage with clients to provide advice on ecological impacts

At Wood it takes a diverse range of people to achieve the level of impact we are having on the global energy sector. The quality of our people is a significant contributor to our outstanding global performance.

**What we are looking for**:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, environmental science, acoustics, or a related field
- Experience in acoustic monitoring, use of monitoring instrumentation and data analysis
- Interest and/or experience in machine learning
- Flexibility to travel to site, occasionally at short notice
- Service oriented with demonstrated relationship building skills and a passion for providing solutions tailored specifically to meet client requirements
- Self-motivated individual who has demonstrated experience in leading and/or working as part of a cohesive team
- Hold a current unrestricted driver’s license
- Strongly competent English language skills with effective report writing capability
- A commitment to HSE in the workplace

**Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.**

**Consulting business unit overview**

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power and mining.

**Diversity Statement**

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.