AddressDue to exciting growth in our Australian Environmental Business, we are looking for senior level zoologists and above to work in our passionate Terrestrial Fauna Team. We are interested in Senior Zoologists and above that can manage projects, lead surveys, and write technical reports.
The role:
Based in our Perth office, our Fauna Team are leading experts in their field, with demonstrated experience in undertaking detailed fauna surveys, targeted significant fauna surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments. We have a large 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 fauna team, you will carry out the following:
- Run exciting projects involving multiple baseline and targeted fauna surveys.
- Ability to lead surveys with multiple teams and/or complex logistics in a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia.
- Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports tailored to our client needs.
- Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts.
- Prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.
- Provide technical support and advice to the terrestrial fauna team.
- Opportunity to collaborate across various ecological disciplines (aquatic ecology, flora and vegetation, marine science, environmental impact assessment, mine closure and rehabilitation),
- Receive mentoring to develop your technical skills further, driving your career progression.
To be successful in the role you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Four to ten years professional terrestrial fauna experience, ideally with an environmental consultancy.
- Terrestrial fauna survey experience and demonstrated enthusiasm for zoology.
- Ability to undertake field surveys up to two weeks in remote locations across WA.
- A sound level of physical fitness and ability to pass a fitness assessment for field surveys.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and across projects and teams.
- Eligible to work in Australia with a current C class unrestricted (manual) drivers licence.
- Interest in embracing innovation to continually improve the work we do.
- Additional criteria of interest but not essential:
- Arid zone/desert survey experience.
- Bird survey experience.
- Terrestrial invertebrate survey experience.
Stantec offerings:
- Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer a number of benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and wellbeing:
- Ability to work with a highly experienced Team Lead well-recognised in the industry, with more than 20 years’ experience.
- Established, friendly team comprising dedicated zoologists with a range of expertise, working on exciting projects across the state.
- Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience team across Australia, with the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally.
- Penalty rates and time in lieu for extended field work in remote locations.
- Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
- Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
- 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 potential to work from home.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible to employees and their immediate family.
- Ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
- Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
- Access to bonus programs within the business.
- Professional Registration and Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Service Recognition Awards.
- Employee Referral Benefits.
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 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.
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