Senior Zoologist
Core
Conduct targeted fauna surveys, design survey programs, and support environmental impact assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and protect natural environments in Western Australia and Northern Territory.
Role type
Senior Zoologist (Field & Consulting)
Builds
Environmental impact assessments, compliance monitoring reports, and regulatory approvals documentation for infrastructure and development projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, fauna ecology, regulatory compliance in Australia
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fauna survey planning and execution, knowledge of Australian state and Commonwealth survey guidelines, technical report writing, stakeholder and regulator engagement, fieldwork in diverse bioregions, mentoring junior staff
Preferred skills
Consulting background, client expectation management, independent work capability
Technologies
Survey methodologies, reporting tools, GIS (implied via survey design)
Responsibilities
Undertake baseline and targeted fauna surveys across WA/NT bioregions, Design fauna survey programs aligned with project and regulatory needs, Support environmental impact assessments and compliance monitoring, Prepare high-quality technical reports for approvals, Engage with regulators to guide project delivery, Mentor junior team members in field and office settings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities