Ecological Consultant

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Stantec Full time
About the Role

Stantec is seeking a highly skilled Ecological Consultant to join our Terrestrial Fauna Team in Perth, Australia.

As an Ecological Consultant, you will be responsible for leading and participating in terrestrial fauna field surveys, analyzing ecological data, and preparing technical reports.

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and/or participate in terrestrial fauna field surveys in remote and diverse environments across Western Australia and potentially interstate.

  • Analyze ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.

  • Liaise with technical and subject matter specialists.

  • Prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.

  • 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, undertake training, and drive your career progression.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline.

  • Experience:

  • Two to five years of professional experience in terrestrial fauna, ideally with an environmental consultancy or a passion to develop in this discipline.

  • Terrestrial fauna survey experience and demonstrated enthusiasm for zoology.

  • Ability to undertake extended surveys, generally up to two weeks at a time in remote locations across WA.

  • A solid level of physical fitness and ability to pass a fitness assessment for field surveys.

  • Be eligible to work in Australia with a current C class unrestricted (manual) drivers' licence.

  • Keen birding experience would be of interest but not essential.

  • Keen terrestrial invertebrate experience would be of interest but not essential.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • GIS and spatial ecology experience will be seen as beneficial, but not essential.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment and willingness to work across teams.

  • An interest in embracing innovation to continually improve the work we do.

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:

  • Benefits:

  • Established, friendly team comprising dedicated zoologists with a range of expertise, working on exciting projects across the state.

  • Penalty rates and time in lieu to compensate staff for extended field work in remote locations.

  • Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences, and undertake training.

  • Local and Global Projects, with 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.

  • Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked and work from home opportunities.

  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all permanent employees and their immediate family members.

  • Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.

  • Professional Registration and Memberships.

  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

  • Service Recognition Awards.

  • Employee Referral Benefits.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport, and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing.

We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to Apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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