Botanists / Ecologists / Zoologists

Gather Recruitment specialise in bringing together environmental / ecological professionals with great careers in some of Australia’s best companies. We have opportunities available for Botanists, Ecologists and Zoologists with clients in Perth as well as other locations across Australia.

Type of experience we are looking for:
 

• Flora and vegetation surveys
• Fauna survey and monitoring programs across vertebrates or invertebrates
• Avifauna / Black Cockatoo assessments
• Chiropteran work including harp trapping, Anabat/Song Meter deployment, call analysis for Ghost Bat and Pilbara Leaf-nosed Bat
• Herpetology, small mammal trapping, camera traps, spotlighting and track identification
• Short-range endemic (SRE) invertebrates, subterranean fauna surveys (stygofauna and troglofauna)
• Ecological assessments, baseline studies, monitoring and rehabilitation success criteria
• EIA and approvals including EPBC Act referrals, WA EP Act Part IV and Part V, Native Vegetation Clearing Permits, offsets and compliance
• Technical report writing for ERD/PER, EMPs, monitoring reports, MS condition compliance
• Data, GIS and QA/QC workflows using GPS, QGIS/ArcGIS, Excel, R or Python

What you will need:
 

• Degree in Botany, Ecology, Zoology or Environmental Science
• WA experience across bioregions such as Pilbara, Goldfields, Midwest and / or Southwest WA
• Consulting background with solid client-facing and report delivery skills
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Nice to have: WA scientific licences, fauna handling permits, 4WD competency, remote fieldwork experience, strong HSE focus

Why talk to us:

Alongside competitive salaries, good teams and interesting projects, our clients commonly offer:

• Flexible hours and genuine hybrid work
• Extra annual leave purchase options and TOIL for additional field time
• Annual bonus and occasional sign-on incentives
• Paid memberships and CPD support (ECA, EIANZ, Engineers Australia etc)
• Study assistance and structured professional development
• Health and wellbeing programs, EAP for you and your family
• Dog friendly offices, sit–stand desks, end-of-trip and sometimes free gym access
• Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Share plans with some employers and clear progression pathways

Interested?

Click Apply and attach your CV in Word if possible, or email Ben Oakley at ben.oakley@gatherrecruitment.com.au for a confidential chat.

We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.

Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.