Senior environmentalist / ecologist / botanist / zoologist

Senior Environmentalist / Ecologist / Botanist / Zoologist

Vardir (Var-dear-ah) is a Western Australian heritage, environmental and engagement consultancy delivering culturally respectful, compliant, and community-led services across WA.

Vardir is a small, tight knit organisation that prides ourselves on offering a flexible, supportive and tailored working environment, offering opportunities to develop and upskill in a range of fields. We are growing, and are looking for quality staff that uphold our values and commitment to: connecting voices. The right voices, the right way.

We are seeking a Senior Environmentalist to join our environmental team and support project delivery, environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, field surveys, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across a range of diverse projects.

This role offers broad skill development, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-focused work through culturally respectful and environmentally responsible project delivery.

The Role

Responsibilities may include performing duties as required in relation to your qualifications and experience:

• Conduct and lead environmental projects, including field surveys, environmental assessments, monitoring programs, reporting, and compliance requirements across regional and remote Western Australia.
• Undertake or support flora, vegetation, fauna, habitat, rehabilitation, and environmental impact assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and project requirements.
• Lead environmental fieldwork, including site inspections, ecological surveys, baseline data collection, environmental monitoring, and preparation of field records.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to environmental reports, briefing papers, management plans, correspondence, submissions, permit applications, and technical advice.
• Support environmental approvals processes, including liaison with clients, regulators, Traditional Owner groups, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and implementation of environmental management plans, construction environmental management plans, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Work with commercial proponents and project teams to ensure environmental values are understood, respected, and managed appropriately.
• Liaise respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owner groups, community representatives, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Provide practical environmental advice to support responsible project planning, field delivery, compliance, and reporting outcomes.
• Support GIS mapping, spatial data management, environmental constraints analysis, and project planning where required.

About You

Essential skills and experience you must have:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Botany, Zoology, or a related field.
• Four (4)+ years' experience within the environmental consulting, approvals, ecology, land management, mining, infrastructure, or related environmental sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or coordinating environmental fieldwork.
• Strong written reporting skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate and technically sound environmental documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, approvals pathways, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel for regional and remote fieldwork.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, Traditional Owner groups, regulators, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Desirable but not essential qualifications, skills and experience you may have:

• Experience working with Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal corporations.
• GIS mapping experience.
• Drone experience or Remote Pilot Licence.
• 4WD training.
• First Aid certification.
• Working with Children Check.

What We Offer

We offer an alternative remuneration structure designed to recognise both office and field contributions.

• Base Salary as listed based on 8-hour office days.
• Additional field hours paid equivalent to 2 hours per field day, paid above base salary.
• Weekend and Public Holiday hourly rates.
• End-of-year bonus aligned with our internal rewards procedure.
• This model recognises the additional commitment required for regional and remote fieldwork.

Other benefits:

• Paid Office Shut Down, not taken from leave entitlements.
• Paid Birthday Leave, either on your birthday or the next suitable alternative day off.
• TOIL allowances and internal structures to ensure TOIL is taken when accrued.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible start and finish times and WFH structures.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing professional development through in-house training, conferences, and courses.

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Before an offer of employment can be made, Vardir requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months; evidence of an unrestricted driver's license; and proof of qualifications and certifications.

Vardir Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please apply with: Your resume/CV addressing the essential skills and experience required

For more details on the role please feel free to contact Emma on 0433 605 *** or ******@vardir.com.au