Acoustics Ecologist

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

We are seeking an ecologist with a passion for leveraging technology in their work to join our team in Perth, WA. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our business by helping our clients manage their impacts on fauna populations. Bat species are currently the focus of our work, but we expect that the scope will grow to include other fauna, including marine and avian species. This is a practical consulting role that with a blend of client engagement, fieldwork, data analysis and product development. 

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.  

Wood Consulting are recruiting for an Acoustics Ecologist to join the Noise team in Perth.

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.