Job Description: About Us: Vardir (Var-dear-ah) is a Western Australian heritage, environmental and engagement consultancy delivering culturally respectful, compliant, and community-led services across WA. Vardir is a small, tight knit organisation that prides ourselves on offering a flexible, supportive and tailored working environment, offering opportunities to develop and upskill in a range of fields. We are growing, and are looking for quality staff that uphold our values and commitment to: connecting voices. The right voices, the right way. We are seeking a Senior Environmentalist to join our environmental team and support project delivery, environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, field surveys, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across a range of diverse projects. This role offers broad skill development, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-focused work through culturally respectful and environmentally responsible project delivery. The Role Responsibilities may include performing duties as required in relation to your qualifications and experience: Conduct and lead environmental projects, including field surveys, environmental assessments, monitoring programs, reporting, and compliance requirements across regional and remote Western Australia. Undertake or support flora, vegetation, fauna, habitat, rehabilitation, and environmental impact assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and project requirements. Lead environmental fieldwork, including site inspections, ecological surveys, baseline data collection, environmental monitoring, and preparation of field records. Prepare, review, and contribute to environmental reports, briefing papers, management plans, correspondence, submissions, permit applications, and technical advice. Support environmental approvals processes, including liaison with clients, regulators, Traditional Owner groups, consultants, and other stakeholders. Assist with the development and implementation of environmental management plans, construction environmental management plans, risk assessments, and compliance documentation. Work with commercial proponents and project teams to ensure environmental values are understood, respected, and managed appropriately. Liaise respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owner groups, community representatives, clients, and project stakeholders. Provide practical environmental advice to support responsible project planning, field delivery, compliance, and reporting outcomes. Support GIS mapping, spatial data management, environmental constraints analysis, and project planning where required. About You Essential skills and experience you must have: Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Botany, Zoology, or a related field. Four (4) years’ experience within the environmental consulting, approvals, ecology, land management, mining, infrastructure, or related environmental sector. Demonstrated experience conducting or coordinating environmental fieldwork. Strong written reporting skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate and technically sound environmental documentation. Knowledge of relevant Western Australian and Commonwealth environmental legislation, approvals pathways, guidelines, and compliance requirements. Ability to travel for regional and remote fieldwork. Current unrestricted driver’s licence. Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to communicate professionally with clients, Traditional Owner groups, regulators, contractors, and other stakeholders. Desirable but not essential qualifications, skills and experience you may have: Experience working with Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal corporations. GIS mapping experience. Drone experience or Remote Pilot Licence. 4WD training. First Aid certification. Working with Children Check. What We Offer Salary We offer an alternative remuneration structure designed to recognise both office and field contributions. Our remuneration model can include: Base Salary as listed based on 8-hour office days. Additional field hours paid equivalent to 2 hours per field day, paid above base salary. Weekend and Public Holiday hourly rates. End-of-year bonus aligned with our internal rewards procedure. This model recognises the additional commitment required for regional and remote fieldwork. Other benefits: Paid Office Shut Down, not taken from leave entitlements. Paid Birthday Leave, either on your birthday or the next suitable alternative day off. TOIL allowances and internal structures to ensure TOIL is taken when accrued. Flexible working arrangements, including flexible start and finish times and WFH structures. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Ongoing professional development through in-house training, conferences, and courses. Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Before an offer of employment can be made, Vardir requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months; evidence of an unrestricted driver’s license; and proof of qualifications and certifications. Vardir Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please apply with: Your resume/CV addressing the essential skills and experience required Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. For more details on the role please feel free to contact Emma on 0433 605 or vardir.com.au Applications close: Friday 5th June 4.00pm
