Description
Due to exciting growth in our Australian Environmental Business, we are looking for a Principal Zoologist to work in our passionate Terrestrial Fauna Team. We are interested in experienced Zoologists that can manage projects, lead surveys, and write technical reports.
About 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.
Day to day tasks would involve
* Run exciting projects involving multiple baseline and targeted fauna surveys.
* 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 clients 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.
* Collaborate across various ecological disciplines (aquatic ecology, flora and vegetation, marine science, environmental impact assessment, mine closure and rehabilitation).
* Receive mentoring to develop technical skills further, driving career progression.
To be successful for this role you'll need
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Five to ten years professional terrestrial fauna experience, ideally with an environmental consultancy.
* Eligible to work in Australia with a current C class unrestricted (manual) drivers' licence.
* 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.
* Terrestrial fauna survey experience and demonstrated enthusiasm for zoology.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team environment and across projects and teams.
* 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.
What we offer
* Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience.
* 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.
* Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience team across Australia, with 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 – global programs, online learning, and on‐the‐job learning.
* Career development, opportunities to expand knowledge across ecological disciplines, attend conferences, undertake training.
* Opportunities to work on broad projects locally, across Australia and globally.
* Opportunity work in research and development, supporting innovative projects that are market‐leading and align with core values.
* Flexible work arrangements, including changes to hours patterns, and potential to work from home.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible to employees and their immediate family.
* Option to purchase up to four weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
* Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connections, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
* Access to bonus programmes within the business.
* Professional registration and memberships.
* Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
* Service recognition awards.
* Employee referral benefits.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
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