Principal Zoologist - ( 2600002N )
Description
Due to exciting growth in our Australian Environmental Business, we are looking for a Principal Zoologist to work in our passionate Terrestrial Fauna Team. We are interested in experienced Zoologists that can manage projects, lead surveys, and write technical reports.
About the role:
Based in our Perth office, our Fauna Team are leading experts in their field, with demonstrated experience in undertaking detailed fauna surveys, targeted significant fauna surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments. We have a large pipeline of current and upcoming exciting projects spanning across the Pilbara, Central Deserts, Mid-west, Goldfields, and Southwest regions of Western Australia.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Run exciting projects involving multiple baseline and targeted fauna surveys.
- Ability to lead surveys with multiple teams and/or complex logistics in a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia.
- Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports tailored to our clients needs.
- Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts.
- Prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.
- Provide technical support and advice to the terrestrial fauna team.
- Opportunity to collaborate across various ecological disciplines (aquatic ecology, flora and vegetation, marine science, environmental impact assessment, mine closure and rehabilitation),
- Receive mentoring to develop your technical skills further, driving your career progression.
To be successful for this role you’ll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Five to ten years professional terrestrial fauna experience, ideally with an environmental consultancy.
- Eligible to work in Australia with a current C class unrestricted (manual) drivers’ licence.
- Ability to undertake field surveys up to two weeks in remote locations across WA.
- A sound level of physical fitness and ability to pass a fitness assessment for field surveys.
- Terrestrial fauna survey experience and demonstrated enthusiasm for zoology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and across projects and teams.
- Interest in embracing innovation to continually improve the work we do.
- Additional criteria of interest but not essential:
o Arid zone/desert survey experience.
o Bird survey experience.
o Terrestrial invertebrate survey experience.
What we offer
Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer several benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and wellbeing:
- Ability to work with a highly experienced Team Lead well-recognised in the industry, with more than 20 years’ experience.
- Established, friendly team comprising dedicated zoologists with a range of expertise, working on exciting projects across the state.
- Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience team across Australia, with the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally.
- Penalty rates and time in lieu for extended field work in remote locations.
- Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
- Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
- Opportunities to work on a broad range of projects locally, across Australia and potentially globally.
- Opportunity to work in research and development, supporting innovative projects that are market leading and align with our core values.
- Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and potential to work from home.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible to employees and their immediate family.
- Ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
- Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
- Access to bonus programs within the business.
- Professional Registration and Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
- Service Recognition Awards.
- Employee Referral Benefits.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
#StantecEcologyAU
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related discipline.
Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Apr 28, 2026, 4:02:19 PM
Req ID: 2600002N
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