Ecology Specialist
Core
Lead flora and fauna assessments, surveys, and ecological investigations to support infrastructure projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating environmental risks.
Role type
Senior IC ecology specialist (infrastructure)
Builds
Ecological reports, approvals, and environmental documentation for transport network projects
Domain
Infrastructure + Terrestrial Ecology
Required skills
Terrestrial ecology, WA and Commonwealth environmental legislation, flora and fauna surveys, ecological assessments, technical reporting, GIS, ecological data management, stakeholder engagement, leadership, team management
Preferred skills
Experience in infrastructure, resources, or linear asset environments
Technologies
GIS
Responsibilities
Lead flora and fauna assessments, surveys and ecological investigations; Prepare and review ecological reports, approvals and environmental documentation; Provide specialist ecological advice to project, maintenance and operational teams; Manage environmental permits, compliance obligations and regulatory approvals; Maintain ecological data, GIS records and environmental reporting requirements; Ensure compliance through field assurance activities, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities