About the business and the role At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a reputation for providing high quality environmental and sustainability solutions. With over 1,000 staff across 23 disciplines, we have been providing services and support to a diverse and growing client base, for over 30 years. Due to exciting projects in our pipeline, our Ecology & Biodiversity team is seeking a Senior Zoologist to join our Perth office on a permanent full-time basis. This opportunity best suits someone with 3-5 years of industry experience with the ability to hit the ground running in a busy consultancy environment. As part of a large and expert team, you will be confident in your technical ability and provide high quality service and advice in your area of expertise to clients and colleagues in both office based and fieldwork activities. This role offers the chance to learn directly from experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects. Job tasks and responsibilities Participate in field survey programs to collect a variety of different ecological data Interpretation and application of environmental legislation to projects across a variety of different sectors Development of technical reports detailing the outcomes of field survey programs an implication for environmental impact assessment and management Assisting in preparing tenders and proposals Integrating your technical work into multidisciplinary assessments and project teams Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, conclusions and decisions and prepare reports outlining the findings of these studies Travel to remote areas to conduct field survey programs Skills and experience An appropriate tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resources or in another related field 3-5 years' experience in an ecological role in the environmental consulting sector or an equivalent role in Government, including undertaking ecological surveys and report production Experience in the design and implementation of fauna field surveys and/or monitoring programs Excellent animal handling skills Advanced report writing and computer skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare high quality written material for publication Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities Proven project management experience in relation to client management and budget control Benefits Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects as One Team. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. You can find a comprehensive list, here . Next Steps Be part of an organisation that is Making Sustainability Happen – apply now. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview p rocess. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is to be coordinated through the Talent Acquisition team.
