Pilbara Residential Based or Perth Based (FIFO)
Rare Leadership Opportunity
This is not a volume role it's a career-defining opportunity for a Senior Botanist who genuinely understands the Pilbara. The Pilbara is one of Australia's most botanically distinctive landscapes, home to ancient landforms, globally significant biodiversity, and plant communities found nowhere else on Earth, offering unparalleled opportunities for meaningful ecological work.
Pilbara Ecological is a highly regarded, award-winning Environmental Consultancy. We are seeking to engage an experienced Senior Botanist to lead botanical programs across one of Australia's most ecologically significant regions. Headquartered in the Pilbara, this organisation is deeply embedded in the region and recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes without compromising its people or values.
If you are tired of being just another name on an organisational chart, this role offers real influence, technical autonomy and long-term progression.
Why this role stands out
* True seniority, lead botanical programs, not just field days
* Pilbara-based decision making and understanding, no distant head office
* Unique flexible work model, balance office, field and home-based work
* Career growth and development as the business expands
The work you'll lead
* Leading and mentoring botanical field teams across the Pilbara
* Delivering high-quality botanical surveys and assessments
* Writing, reviewing and signing off botanical reports
* Managing complex botanical datasets
* Providing GIS input for desktop and field-based studies
This role is for you if you have:
* 4+ years professional botanical experience (essential)
* Strong Pilbara field experience (essential)
* Proven leadership capability in the field
* Advanced botanical report writing skills
* Working knowledge of GIS
Highly desirable:
* Advanced QGIS capability
* Strong taxonomic expertise
What's on offer
* Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
* Flexible hours and work-from-home options
* Professional development and career progression
* A senior position in a respected, growing ecological consultancy
Why this is a rare opportunity
Senior botanists with deep Pilbara experience are scarce. Roles that offer technical respect, flexibility and long-term career growth are even rarer.
If you are looking for work that challenges you, values your expertise and allows you to make a lasting impact in the Pilbara this role deserves your attention.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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