Principal Consultant - Zoologist/Ecologist

Principal Consultant – Zoologist/Ecologist Join us at ERM. Our ecology team is growing and ERM is recruiting for a Principal Zoologist/Ecologist to join our high performing national team. This is an excellent opportunity based in our Perth office, to lead zoological/ecological assessments to support large‑scale capital development projects, including for mining, oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure sector clients.

We have a diverse client base, and your projects will encompass the full project life cycle, including impact assessments, biodiversity stewardship site assessments, biodiversity certification assessments, EPBC referrals, and strategic advisory. As ERM is the leading provider of ecological services to the renewable energy sector, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver best practice across this rapidly evolving sector.

Responsibilities

Delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, biodiversity surveys, impact and offset assessments and ecological management plans

Conducting environmental analyses and mapping, research, and field surveys

Preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements

Provision of advice on the relevant regulatory framework and project approval pathway

Writing technical environmental reports, proposals, and tenders

Planning and managing projects with a range of complexity and scale

Undertake technical reviews

Building relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities

Mentoring junior staff and assisting with their professional development

Qualifications

10+ years’ experience in biodiversity impact assessment

Tertiary qualifications in zoology, ecology or related discipline

Extensive experience in leading ecological/zoological inputs and directing teams of field surveyors on large‑scale projects

Experience in the preparation of bushfire risk assessments would be beneficial

Experience in the WA ecological/zoological consultancy market, with a strong external‑facing, client‑orientated approach

Excellent understanding of WA regional ecosystems and State/Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy

Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments for EIAs

Proven track record in winning work

Willingness and/or experience in managing and training junior staff

Full Australian Driving licence

Benefits

Highly flexible working arrangements and optimal work‑life balance

Continuous training and development, and opportunity to collaborate in global technical communities

Discretionary performance bonuses

Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support

Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation

Paid quarterly wellness days and purchased leave options

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales. Industries: Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

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