Principal Zoologist
Core
Leading and delivering targeted and baseline fauna surveys across Western Australia bioregions, designing survey programmes, and supporting impact assessments and compliance monitoring for mining, infrastructure, and renewables projects.
Role type
Senior/Principal Zoologist (Environmental Consultancy)
Builds
Evidence-based, scientifically robust ecological assessments and regulatory approvals documentation.
Domain
Environmental consultancy, mining, resources, infrastructure, renewables.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Fauna survey leadership, environmental regulation knowledge, technical report writing, stakeholder engagement, mentoring, broad taxonomic knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience in Kimberley, Pilbara, South West, Great Western Woodlands bioregions
Responsibilities
Leading and delivering targeted and baseline fauna surveys, Designing survey programmes that meet project requirements and regulatory expectations, Supporting impact assessments, compliance monitoring and approvals, Writing clear technical reports and contributing to approvals documentation, Engaging with regulators and helping guide project delivery, Mentoring junior team members
Seniority
Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship