Senior Zoologist

"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.

How you’ll make a difference

• Undertake targeted and baseline fauna surveys across a variety of bioregions in WA/NT

• 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

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 Australian survey requirements and happy to travel to WA

• 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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.