Ecology Team Leader
Ecology Team Leader
Reference:
459
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Science and Technology
Salary:
Negotiable - anticipated around $140 - $160k + Super + STI
Date Published:
18-06-2026
Details:
My client is a large, well-established Western Australian infrastructure organisation with a significant operational footprint across the State. They're building out their Environment & Heritage team and need an experienced Ecology Team Leader to cover a 12-month parental leave period.
This is a genuine leadership role in a team that's in a build phase. Growing environmental assessment requirements across their works and maintenance programs mean there's plenty to get into, and a lot of the processes and systems are still being put in place. The work would suit someone happy to lead from the front, help set things up, and not wait for everything to be in order.
You'd lead a small ecology team and take ownership of flora and fauna assessments, approvals and compliance.
- Leading and delivering flora and fauna surveys to EPA Technical Guidance
- Preparing and reviewing ecological technical reports to support approvals
- Managing approval applications - Native Vegetation Clearing Permits and Authorities to Take Flora/Fauna
- Applying Commonwealth and WA legislation, including the EPBC Act and Clearing of Native Vegetation Regulations 2004
- Engaging with regulators such as DBCA and managing external consultants
- Mentoring the team and helping build out processes and procedures
You'll need
- A degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Zoology or a related discipline
- Around 7-10 years in terrestrial ecology, ideally with WA survey experience
- A track record in approvals and regulator engagement
- GIS skills, ArcGIS preferred
- A current 'C' Class Driver's Licence and the ability to do regional WA fieldwork
- A team-first attitude - this is as much about helping build something as it is the technical work
What's on offer
- Circa $145,000 - $155,000 + super, with flexibility for the right person, plus a short-term incentive
- Up to two days a week working from home when you're not in the field
- Time in lieu for longer weeks
- Varied, hands-on work and the chance to lead a growing team
Please note, this role is only open to candidates currently based in Australia with suitable working rights.
For more information or an informal, confidential chat, please get in touch with Ben Oakley on 0417 178 220 or ben.oakley@gatherrecruitment.com.au
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