AddressAbout Astron
Astron forms part of Ecocene, a specialist biodiversity company operating across a unique suite of industries. Our goal is to be a global leader in the transition to a nature positive future. Ecocene encompasses Ecoda (Data), Astron Environmental Services Pty Ltd (Advice), EcoEngine (Funding) and Novel.Eco (Mindset).
Astron is one of Australia’s longest established environmental consultancies with over 30 years’ continuous experience in Western Australia. We provide a comprehensive range of environmental services to clients in the mining, energy, infrastructure, government and utilities sectors. We employ more than 75 professional environmental staff based out of offices in Perth and Margaret River.
With key service areas as Biodiversity, Geospatial, Rehabilitation and Weed Management, we pride ourselves on being a well-rounded and knowledgeable team with significant on-ground, technical experience.
The Team
Our Biodiversity team is high performing, innovative, supportive and quality focused. We have a driven team of botanists and zoologists who are complemented by our fantastic Project Coordinators. The only thing we prioritise ahead of quality work and excellent project delivery is the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. Our strong safety culture is one built from years of experience working in the mining and resources sector promoting strong communication, support and respect for our workmates.
The camaraderie and unity that helps our team deliver with excellence for our clients also allows us to have a great time together away from work. Astron holds regular social events where staff can let their hair down and unwind. Whether it be on the bowling green or on the dance floor our versatility and exceptional performance is always on display!
The Role
We are seeking a Principal Zoologist with 10+ years’ experience in Environmental consulting conducting fauna assessments and project management. This Principal Zoologist will work alongside our experienced and professional group of zoologists, providing leadership, coaching and mentorship. In this role you will work predominantly in the office with some field work. The successful applicant will ensure all services rendered by the team are of a high technical standard, with service delivery either meeting or exceeding client expectations. Our exceptional team of Scientists, Senior Scientists and Principals work across various scopes such as targeted species surveys, biodiversity monitoring and reporting, habitat condition assessments, and bio-acoustic and eco-acoustic monitoring. Applicants must have a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working alongside the Biodiversity Manager, your required tasks will include:
- Ensure work is carried out to a high standard, in line with work timeframes and in accordance with company guidelines.
- Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to all team members.
- Implement the company strategic and operational plan at a team level.
- Undertake personnel management of direct report team members (Scientists and Senior Scientists) including objective setting, mentoring and monitoring performance and performance management.
- Assist team manager with activities and business development tasks required to win and retain work.
- Manage the technical content and standard of service delivery including technical scoping and technical review of deliverables.
- Work with management and clients to identify and manage project risks and issues.
Why Join Astron?
We are a carbon neutral company and believe in actively trying to make a difference. Astron strives to help businesses and communities facilitate change as we accelerate towards a nature positive future. We embrace new and innovative ways of helping to manage our environment and we like our people contributing ideas to achieve our goals.
We offer a competitive salary and provide flexible working arrangements and work closely with our team members to find a work from home/work from office balance that best suits their needs. Astron recognises the importance of a healthy work/life balance and employs flexible start times. Employees also have access to our company time off benefit (CTOB) system which allows for flexibility in work hours and more time for you to rest/recharge/play outside of work.
We understand that our staff are our greatest asset. To help our team members realise and maximise their potential, Astron provides strong support (technical and wellbeing), professional development opportunities (annual PD allowance) and structured and constant in-house training to ensure your continued professional growth. Further to this, our senior leadership group are always available for a chat and Astron offers access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for our staff and their families.
Astron has an inclusive culture and celebrates its diversity on multiple fronts. We invite applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as people from diverse ages, abilities, gender and sexuality.
Skills and Experience
The following skills/criteria are required to be suitable for this role:
- 10+ years of experience in Environmental consulting conducting and leading Fauna surveys
- A degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
- A strong focus on health and safety and understanding of standard HSE systems and processes in the resources sector
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills, combined with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
- Excellent scientific writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- An Australian C-class drivers licence (manual)
The following is desirable:
- Post-graduate qualifications
- Familiarity with GIS software (such as QGIS)
How to Apply
Your cover letter must address the skills and experience criteria, suitable start date in 2024 and salary expectations.
To apply for this position, please click the “Quick apply” button. Applications close 26 June 2024. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
For further information, please contact HR on (08) 9421 9***.
Please note that:
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
- Due to the volume of candidates applying for Astron vacancies only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Astron handles recruitment internally and this vacancy is not open to Recruitment Agencies
