Ecologist (Flora & Fauna)

The Opportunity, Where You Come In:

Join our Ecology team in Leederville and work across a diverse portfolio of WA projects, from land development and infrastructure to mining and environmental rehabilitation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to combine field-based ecological work with technical reporting, environmental assessments and project delivery, while working alongside experienced environmental professionals across WA.

In this role, you will:

• Work with the Ecological team to deliver ecological surveys across WA with a strong emphasis on botanical assessments and vegetation mapping;

• Assist with design and plan of field programs, ensuring data quality, safety compliance and efficient use of resources;

• Analyse ecological data and prepare high-quality technical reports, including impact assessments and management recommendations;

• Provide input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), approvals documentation and regulatory submissions;

• Manage and coordinate rehabilitation programs and offset strategies, including monitoring, reporting and compliance tracking;

• Support project delivery across a diverse portfolio, including land development, infrastructure, mining, industrial and waste sectors;

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and regulators to achieve project outcomes and maintain strong stakeholder relationships;

• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve project delivery, technical capability and client service within the Ecology team;

• Contribute to proposals, tenders and client engagement, with opportunities to develop your commercial and client-management skills; and

• The role includes regular fieldwork across metropolitan and regional WA, with occasional overnight travel depending on project requirements.

What we are looking for:

You'd be a great fit if you bring:

Essential

• 3+ years' experience in ecological consulting and ecological assessments in WA

• Demonstrated experience conducting flora and/or fauna surveys in WA

• Strong technical report writing

• Understanding of WA environmental legislation and regulatory requirements

• Ability to undertake fieldwork and travel to project sites

• Relevant tertiary qualification in ecology, environmental science, zoology, botany or related discipline

Highly regarded

• Demonstrated experience in Black Cockatoo habitat assessments

• Environmental approvals/EIA experience

• Rehabilitation and/or environmental offsets experience

• GIS/spatial mapping experience

• 4WD experience

• Previous environmental consultancy experience

Life at Talis:

Talis Consultants is a national multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Nowra. We specialise in providing expert services in Environmental Services, Waste Management, Engineering, Asset Management, Spatial Intelligence and Noise Management.

At Talis, people come first. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and high‑performing culture where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard and your career can genuinely grow. You will be empowered to do meaningful work that makes a real impact on projects, communities and environment.

Here's a little of what that looks like:

• Supportive, open leadership and a welcoming team culture

• Competitive salary package

• Excellent career development and professional growth opportunities

• Onboarding buddy program and access to an Employee Assistance Program

• A Perkbox account with 24/7 access to discounts, wellbeing tools and exclusive perks

• Social events, team activities and an active social committee

• Opportunities to work on a wide range of interesting projects

• Central office location close to public transport, parking and local cafés

• Flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance

• Travel opportunities across the state

Apply:

At Talis, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals of all abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process, please let us know if you require any adjustments.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience via the ‘Apply Now’ button. We review every application carefully and will be in touch if your experience is a strong match.