Zoologist

The Opportunity

 

Our well-established and growing team requires an experienced Zoologist to lead the delivery of a range of fauna services.  

As the first dedicated zoologist in the team, this role offers a flexible range of project work tailored to the successful candidate’s skill set and career aspirations.  Opportunities to grow and lead a team are available but not necessarily required.  

A remuneration package commensurate with experience level, inclusive of incentive bonuses applies to this role.  

The role:  

  • Desktop assessments 
  • Field study scoping and design 
  • HSE, travel and logistics for field trips  
  • Liaison with sub-consultants 
  • Undertaking and leading basic and targeted fauna assessments, including in remote and exciting locations  
  • Data management 
  • GIS/mapping 
  • Technical reporting of biological assessments and monitoring desktop and field results  
  • Report technical review 

Optional leadership opportunities for suitably experienced candidates: 

  • Leading, growing (via recruitment), mentoring, coaching and contributing to the career development of the Zoology team  
  • Over-arching management of the portfolio of zoological projects, including appropriate prioritisation, delegation and financial management 
  • Client relationship management   
  • Tenders, proposals and quotes for zoological scopes of work  

Other opportunities depending on experience and aspirations:  

  • Environmental impact assessments and environmental management projects  
  • Botanical/flora and vegetation studies  
  • Business development and marketing  
  • Leadership of broader business operations and strategy  

About You

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate:  

  • Bachelor degree (minimum) in zoology, ecology, biological science, environmental science or equivalent  
  • minimum 2 years’ relevant experience conducting and reporting on fauna surveys 
  • demonstrated familiarity with current Technical Guidance and other guidelines for fauna surveys  
  • proven track record in an environmental consulting team  
  • the ability to lead fauna assessments and monitoring programs, and undertake small assessments independently   
  • willingness to travel for some field assessments, including to remote locations  
  • familiarity with the fauna of Western Australia in various bioregions  
  • experience in the preparation of technical biological assessment reports  
  • excellent written communication skills  
  • current Western Australian C-class driver’s licence  
  • take pride in delivering high-quality outputs  
  • a strong client focus 
  • being a solid team player   

Candidates who meet the following criteria will be highly regarded:  

  • proven track record in an environmental consulting team   
  • knowledge of and/or experience in botanical assessments, in addition to zoological expertise  
  • environmental impact assessment and approvals experience  
  • experience in project management or co-ordination  
If you would like to explore opportunities, or simply get in touch for a confidential discussion,
please email a CV and cover letter to admin@focusedvision.com.au