Ecologist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The opportunityWSP is at the forefront of helping our clients protect and restore our natural resources and ecosystems, in compliance with legislation, regulations, and policies.

We are looking for a passionate Ecologist or Botanist to join us in our Perth office.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including botanists, zoologists, environmental planners, scientists, and engagement specialists, working on infrastructure, renewable energy, and local government projects.

Your role will primarily involve undertaking fieldwork and preparing environmental reports to assist clients with environmental approvals, ecological impact assessments, threatened species surveys, vegetation clearance assessments, ecological management plans, offset management plans, and ecological monitoring.

Day to day, you will :

Conduct ecological surveys and vegetation assessments using BAM, STAM, and RAMContribute to project planning, including meeting deadlines and budgetsBuild strong relationships with colleagues and clients; participate in developing project scopes and proposalsAssess data and prepare ecological assessment reports and native vegetation data reportsEngage in ongoing professional development, including membership of scientific organizations, involvement with environmental groups, and attending workshops and conferencesAbout youYou have studied an Environmental or Natural Science discipline such as ecology, botany, biology, or a similar field.

You likely have previous consulting or advisory experience in ecological assessments across various bioregions in Western Australia.

You will also bring the following experience and attributes :

Field experience such as flora surveys, ecological monitoring, and threatened ecological community identificationGeneral fauna survey experienceKnowledge of legislation and policies related to vegetation and biodiversity, such as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Native Vegetation Act 1991, the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1972, and the Environment Protection Act 1993Experience in survey design, data collection, mapping, and using survey guidelines for floraExperience with GIS, field mapping, and managing spatial datasetsA passion for ecology, conservation, biodiversity, and natural resource managementInterest and willingness to participate in national projects (desirable)Imagine a better future for you and for us all. Join our community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes over 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities worldwide.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To learn more about our commitment to employee health and wellbeing, visit our Employee Benefits page.

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