Graduate Zoologist

**21503BR**

**Requisition Number**:
21503BR
**Description**:
Graduate Zoologist - Perth

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

Due to exciting growth in our Australian Environmental Business, we are looking for a Graduate Zoologist to join our passionate Terrestrial Ecology Group. We are interested in graduate zoologists that can take part in surveys, contribute to projects, and write reports. This is a permanent, full-time position.

About the role:
Based in our Perth office, the team are leading experts in the field of terrestrial ecology, with strengths across vertebrate and invertebrate fauna surveys, targeted significant species surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments.

We have a comprehensive pipeline of current and upcoming exciting projects spanning across the Pilbara, Central Deserts, Mid-west, Goldfields, and Southwest regions of Western Australia.

Joining the terrestrial ecology team, you will carry out the following:

- Take part in terrestrial fauna field surveys with experienced ecologists to a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia (and potentially interstate).
- Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
- Preparation of proposals and budgets for straight forward projects under guidance.
- Provide technical support and advice to the broader environment team or receive appropriate mentoring to develop your technical skills.
- Opportunity to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines (aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, marine science, environmental impact assessment, mine closure and rehabilitation), and undertake training and development to drive your career progression.

About you:
To be successful in the role you’ll need:

- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm in the field of zoology (outside of university).
- Terrestrial fauna survey experience.
- Ability to undertake surveys, generally up to two weeks at a time in remote locations.
- A good level of physical fitness and ability to pass a fitness assessment for field surveys.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed technical reporting skills.
- GIS and spatial ecology experience will be seen as beneficial, but not essential.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- An interest in embracing innovation to continually improve the work we do.

As a graduate with Stantec, you will have opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:

- A global developing professionals' network
- Firm-wide online specialist knowledge group
- Access to global industry leaders through our Practice Leader network
- Ability to work on projects across geographies
- Technical support mentoring and encouragement

It couldn't be easier beginning your career with Stantec. You'll have the chance to work on leading-edge projects, fully supported by our comprehensive graduate development program.

What we offer:
Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer a number of benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and wellbeing:

- Flexible work arrangements on offer, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and work from home opportunities.
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
- Field Allowance and time in lieu program, to compensate staff for working longer hours during field surveys.
- Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which all permanent employees and their immediate family members are eligible to access.
- Local and Global Projects - while you will be based in Perth, there will be opportunities to work on a broad range of projects locally, across Australia and potentially globally.
- Opportunity to work in research and development, supporting innovative projects that are market leading and align with our core values.
- Professional Registration and Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Service Recognition Awards.

How to apply:
Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience by following the below link.

**Title**:
Graduate Zoologist

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor of Enviromental Science or related field

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Job Type**: Regular

**Job Category**: Science

**About Stantec**:
We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

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