Senior Zoologist - Relocate to Perth

Senior Zoologist - Relocate to Perth Full-time State/Province: Western Australia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

"I've been with AECOM for over a decade, and when I reflect on why I stay with the company it is because of workplace culture and the nature of our projects." Alix Chinnery, Associate Director - Environment, Perth, WA Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Ready for a move west? We offer relocation support to help you build your career in Western Australia, home to extraordinary biodiversity, unique landscapes and some of the country’s most exciting ecological work. How you’ll make a difference Undertake targeted and baseline fauna surveys across a variety of bioregions in WA Design fauna survey programs aligned with project requirements and regulatory expectations Apply your understanding of state and Commonwealth guidelines and current fauna survey standards Support environmental impact assessments, compliance monitoring and approvals processes across the project lifecycle Prepare clear, high-quality technical reports and contribute to approvals documentation Engage with regulators and understand expectations to help guide project delivery Mentor and support junior team members in the field and in the office Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive: The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 8+ years’ experience as a Zoologist, with a mix of field and consulting experience Strong experience leading and delivering fauna surveys, including planning and execution Solid understanding of WA survey requirements and hands-on experience working in Western Australia Consulting background, with the ability to manage client expectations and project deliverables Comfortable working in the field as well as contributing to reporting and office-based work Confident working independently while also supporting and guiding others Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap