Botanists / Ecologists / Zoologists - several roles available
Botanists / Ecologists / Zoologists - several roles available
Reference:
456
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Science and Technology
Salary:
Around $100k - $180k + Super
Date Published:
15-06-2026
Details:
If you're a Botanist, Zoologist or Ecologist thinking about your next move, it's worth a quiet conversation before the year gets busy.
We're working with a number of WA consultancies hiring across all levels right now, and we'd rather get to know good people early than scramble later. If you've been curious about what else is out there, this is a good time to put your hand up and look at your options.
Gather specialise in environmental recruitment, so you're dealing with people who understand the work and the market, not a generalist agency.
Some of the roles we're working on right now
Botany:
- Ref 452 - Senior / Principal Botanist
- Ref 432 - Senior Botanist
- Ref 353 - Botanist / Senior Botanist
- Ref 291 - Senior Botanist
- Ref 440 - Senior Zoologist
- Ref 417 - Zoology Team Leader
- Ref 391 - Fauna Section Manager
- Ref 281 - Principal Zoologist
- Ref 230 - Senior or Principal Zoologist
- Ref 190 - Senior Zoologist
- Ref 454 - Principal / Leader, Ecology
- Ref 451 - Ecologist / Botanist
- Ref 433 - Ecologist
What you'll need
- A bachelor's degree in Botany, Ecology, Zoology or Environmental Science
- Experience working in Western Australian bioregions
- Consulting experience (ideally, but not a deal-breaker for the right person)
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Different clients, different packages, but the things people tend to care about most include:
- Genuine flexible hours and remote working (up to 5 days a week with some clients)
- Paid study assistance with a personal development budget
- Paid memberships - ECA, EIANZ, Engineers Australia and the like
- Annual bonus schemes and sign-on bonuses
- Option to purchase extra annual leave, plus extra paid caregiver leave
- Structured professional development and the chance to work alongside genuine industry leaders
And the smaller stuff too - dog-friendly offices, paid birthday leave, sit-stand desks, free parking, sundowners and the occasional team breakfast.
No pressure, no obligation
Most people reading this aren't actively job hunting, and that's fine. Register your interest, tell us what actually matters to you, and we'll only come back when something genuinely fits. It's a quick chat to understand what you're after, then we match you against live and upcoming roles. Everything stays confidential and nothing goes anywhere without your say-so.
For a confidential conversation, get in touch with Ben Oakley on 0417 178 220 or ben.oakley@gatherrecruitment.com.au
To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au
and a consultant will review and contact you.
We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.
Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.