There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a motivated Senior Ecologist to join our Ecology team in Perth.
Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and Defence at a regional, national and global scale.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Undertaking and leading biological surveys throughout Western Australia.
- Preparing technical reports and documentation to support referrals and environmental assessments.
- Preparing winning proposals to support business growth.
- Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods.
- Conducting specific biological surveys and assessments.
- Maintain knowledge industry and regulatory requirements for ecology and approvals.
- Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise.
What will you bring to the team?
- Bachelor degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline.
- 5+ years’ relevant ecology experience, within Western Australia preferred but not mandatory
- Current drivers’ licence (c class), manual preferred.
- Proven experience in and a sound understanding of current environmental issues and legislation.
- Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team.
- Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor.
- Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive.
Interested? Apply now.
Contact Antonia Tomassone
Ph +61 6222 8631
#LI-AT1
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About UsCome together and make a meaningful impact.At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in environmental science or ecology
- 5+ years relevant ecology experience
- Experience within Western Australia
- Current driver's licence (C class)
- Manual licence preferred
- Proven understanding of current environmental issues and legislation
- Proven experience in proposal development and project management
- Proven experience supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the state, often to remote locations for extended survey periods
- Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
