Fauna Section Manager
Fauna Section Manager
Reference:
391
Contract Type:
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Science and Technology
Salary:
Around $140k - $150k + Super (Negotiable) + Paid OT
Date Published:
20-10-2025
Details:
This is a great opportunity to lead an established fauna team of zoologists, shape their next phase of growth, and make your mark in a respected environmental consultancy.
You’ll provide technical direction, project oversight and team guidance ensuring the delivery of high-quality fauna assessments, research and monitoring programs across WA.
You’ll join a supportive, close-knit group with a fun, caring culture. It’s a technically strong, collaborative environment where people enjoy coming to work and where your leadership and ideas will be genuinely valued.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, mentor and support a team of Zoologists, setting direction and fostering development.
- Oversee delivery of fauna projects including surveys, research and monitoring, taxonomy and data management.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to Project Managers; drive consistency across scope, schedule, budget and QA/QC.
- Review and sign off reports, proposals and tenders; ensure technical accuracy and clear client messaging.
- Coordinate and plan fieldwork logistics and resourcing; ensure HSE standards are met.
- Provide expert advice on survey design, species identification, impact assessment and mitigation.
- Undertake some report writing and business development to maintain and grow client relationships.
- Improve systems, procedures and resourcing for the fauna function; contribute to team strategy and growth.
About you
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Zoology, Environmental Biology (or equivalent).
- 10+ years’ practical experience in vertebrate zoology and/or taxonomy, ideally within consulting.
- Proven leadership and mentoring capability; comfortable conducting HR/performance reviews.
- Strong project management and report review skills; confident coordinating multi-project workloads.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills; existing industry networks are highly regarded.
- Team-first, down-to-earth and technically proficient; enjoys helping others succeed.
What’s on offer
- Paid overtime for every hour worked beyond standard.
- Friendly, professional culture with low turnover; new Perth offices.
- Realistic workload with ~40% utilisation target and solid admin support.
- Diverse and interesting projects across WA with opportunities to shape team growth and recruitment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary package + benefits.
How to apply
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