At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1,000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site‐specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and government clients. We celebrate a 'One Team Culture', where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.
We're seeking a passionate and motivated Invertebrate Ecologist – from early‐career to senior practitioners – to join our growing Ecology team in Perth. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for invertebrate taxonomy and conservation, demonstrable experience in fieldwork, and knowledge of invertebrate biology.
The role involves contributing to ecological assessments, monitoring programs, and research‐driven studies across diverse landscapes in Western Australia. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‐quality technical outputs, support project approvals, and develop innovative approaches to understanding plant health, adaptation, and ecosystem functioning, particularly with terrestrial short‐range endemic (SRE) invertebrate fauna.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
* Plan, design, and deliver SRE invertebrate surveys and ecological monitoring programs, including habitat assessments, active searching, trapping, and targeted surveys.
* Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead invertebrate SRE ecological investigations.
* Assist in morphological identifications of invertebrate specimens.
* Analyse and interpret ecological and spatial data to produce high‐quality technical reports that provide clear, evidence‐based assessments of invertebrate communities and advice on SRE status.
* Support and progressively lead project delivery, including research design, literature review, proposal and scope development, and client communication.
* Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while contributing to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and quality assurance processes that strengthen team capability and technical excellence.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Degree in Zoology, Animal Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Experience in invertebrate collection and identification.
* Understanding of terrestrial invertebrate SRE survey methods.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to undertake fieldwork in remote or regional locations.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Experience working in consulting, mining, resources, government or research environments.
* Knowledge of state and federal environmental legislation and survey guidelines.
* Skills in statistical analysis (R, Python), data interpretation, or remote sensing.
* Experience in genetic analysis for species identification.
* Demonstrated capability in project coordination or technical leadership (for senior roles).
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home, or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure we cater for all.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Interviews are conducted with gender‐diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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