Senior Conservation Biologist

5 days ago


Perth, Western Australia beBeeEcology Full time $123,840 - $153,600
Ecology Leadership Role

We prioritize environmental protection and assist professionals in making a positive impact.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will lead our ecology team, ensuring the technical accuracy of their work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising and coaching the Botany and Zoology teams on a day-to-day basis.
  • Scheduling and managing workload for the ecology team to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Leading key proposals and assisting with resource allocation to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Organizing field surveys, allocating field team members, and planning requirements to meet project needs.
  • Undertaking and leading field surveys as required.
  • Motivating the team to actively participate in the entire opportunity/proposal/delivery cycle.
  • Overseeing and maintaining herbarium specimens and lodgments to the Western Australian Herbarium.
  • Delivering services on time, meeting scope, quality, and performance requirements.

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Ecology.
  • 10+ years' relevant experience in consulting, preferably in Western Australia.
  • Current C-class driver's license (manual preferred).
  • Previous experience managing teams (typically 6-10 team members) or leading field survey teams.
  • Ability to coach, support, and direct team members to achieve effective client outcomes.
  • Proven experience in current environmental issues and legislation.
  • Proven experience in proposal development and project management.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, working in a dynamic environment that values employee contributions. If you are passionate about environmental conservation and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.



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