Zoologist

GHD’s WA Environment business has an opportunity for a Zoologist to join our Ecology team in Perth.

Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services.

Our ecologists, environmental scientists and technical professionals deliver a range of innovative services associated with the natural and aquatic environments. Our solutions create lasting community benefit including safer drinking water, improved natural resource management and the protection of ecosystems for biodiversity and community wellbeing.  

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing proposals and supporting project delivery
• Delivery and accountability for small to medium biological projects 
• Field surveys across Western Australia
• Provision of technical reports and data packages

What you will bring to the team:

• A firm interest in ecology and an understanding of current environment issues and Commonwealth and WA legislation
• Previous record in the technical delivery of fauna and ecology surveys and assessments in WA preferred, with ideally at least 2 years relevant ecological/zoological experience 
• Willingness and motivation to complete field survey and work in a supportive team environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
• Bachelor’s degree qualifications in an environmental science, ecology discipline or relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated skills in fauna identification preferred with desire to learn from experienced senior staff to build your knowledge 
• Ability to undertake field work throughout WA in various environments and sometimes remote locations for various periods of time.  GHD offer a supportive time in lieu arrangement or overtime payment for all additional hours worked in the field 
• Experience in data management and report writing
• To be successful you will need to be a collaborative and cooperative team member with strong communications skills and a focus on clients

Relocation to WA from within Australia will be considered.

Ph +61 8 6222 8631
 

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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