Senior or Principal Zoologist

Gather are currently working with one of Perth’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies who provide a range of environmental services to clients across a variety of sectors including Mining and Resources, Infrastructure and Land Development.

They are well established in Western Australia, have won many awards and have a strong pipeline of repeat business gained from consistently delivering high quality work to their clients.

They have a relaxed, friendly and professional working culture which is very important to them.

The company is looking to appoint a Principal Zoologist help to grow the business moving forward. The role will work collaboratively with the Directors and other Principals. 

The key purpose of this role is to provide technical Fauna services to established and new clients in Western Australia including Mining, Government, Infrastructure and Energy.

This is an all-round role which includes variety of tasks such as; writing proposals and doing business development, technical report writing and reviewing, project management, field work and leading survey teams in remote areas, helping to mentor junior zoologists, servicing key clients and working collaboratively with other teams in the company.

The ‘Ideal’ candidate will have:  

• A Tertiary degree in Zoology, conservation biology, Environmental Science or similar
• Around 8 – 15+ years’ experience including previous environmental consultancy experience
• Previous relevant technical experience in Zoology (vertebrate or invertebrate)
• Understanding of relevant WA and Commonwealth legislation and guidelines
• Understanding of fauna licencing requirements
• Strong technical report writing / reviewing and project management skills
• The desire and ability to help mentor and support junior team members
• The desire and ability to undertake field work 
• Good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills including a positive attitude and the ability to fit in well with a team of friendly professionals.

What’s in it for you?  

• Secure future with well-established, stable, company
• Friendly, professional working environment and great team culture
• Competitive salary available as well as TIL for fieldwork 
• Time in Lieu offered for every hour worked over ordinary hours  
• Fantastic location near restaurants, public transport and great coffee!
• Flexibility with hours to fit in personal commitments (school drop offs etc) 
• Social events and lunches
• Phone allowance of $1,000/year
• Annual PPE/field gear allowance
• Family friendly company and working from home arrangements available
• Birthday leave
• Collaborative environment 
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuing Professional Development policy
• Gender equitable working environment
• Good admin support to help with mobilisation / onboarding etc.
• Access to company EAP program. 

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive company that values their staff and has exciting plans for the future.

We value every application and handle your CV with respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your resume (preferably in Microsoft Word format) to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au  or for more details contact us on (08) 9288 1707 and we will be happy to help