Fauna Section Manager
Core
Lead a team of zoologists to deliver high-quality fauna assessments, research, and monitoring programs across Western Australia.
Role type
Senior IC Fauna Section Manager
Builds
Fauna assessment reports, research studies, and monitoring programs
Domain
Environmental consultancy / Zoology
Required skills
Zoology, Vertebrate taxonomy, Project management, Team leadership, Report review, Fieldwork logistics, Species identification, Impact assessment, Mitigation strategies, Business development
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, HR/performance review experience, Industry networks
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support a team of Zoologists; Oversee delivery of fauna projects including surveys, research and monitoring; Provide day-to-day guidance to Project Managers; Review and sign off reports, proposals and tenders; Coordinate and plan fieldwork logistics and resourcing; Provide expert advice on survey design, species identification, impact assessment and mitigation; Undertake some report writing and business development; Improve systems, procedures and resourcing for the fauna function.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC