Senior Zoologist

Ive been with AECOM for over a decade and when I reflect on why I stay with the company it is because of workplace culture and the nature of our projects. Alix Chinnery Associate Director - Environment Perth WA

Come grow with us.

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

How youll make a difference

• Undertake targeted and baseline fauna surveys across a variety of environments in WA
• Design fauna survey programs aligned with project requirements and regulatory expectations
• Apply your understanding of state and Commonwealth guidelines and current fauna survey standards
• Support environmental impact assessments compliance monitoring and approvals processes across the project lifecycle
• Prepare clear high-quality technical reports and contribute to approvals documentation
• Engage with regulators and understand expectations to help guide project delivery
• Mentor and support junior team members in the field and in the office

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• 8 years experience as a Zoologist with a mix of field and consulting experience
• Strong experience leading and delivering fauna surveys including planning and execution
• Solid understanding of WA survey requirements and hands-on experience working in Western Australia
• Consulting background with the ability to manage client expectations and project deliverables
• Comfortable working in the field as well as contributing to reporting and office-based work
• Confident working independently while also supporting and guiding others

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time