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We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation.
GHD’s WA Environment business has an opportunity for a Zoologist 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 ecologists, environmental scientists and technical professionals deliver a range of innovative services associated with the natural and aquatic environments. Our solutions create lasting community benefit including safer drinking water, improved natural resource management and the protection of ecosystems for biodiversity and community wellbeing.
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:
- Developing proposals and supporting project delivery
- Delivery and accountability for small to medium biological projects
- Field surveys across Western Australia
- Provision of technical reports and data packages
What you will bring to the team:
- A firm interest in ecology and an understanding of current environment issues and Commonwealth and WA legislation
- Previous record in the technical delivery of fauna and ecology surveys and assessments in WA preferred, with ideally at least 2 years relevant ecological/zoological experience
- Willingness and motivation to complete field survey and work in a supportive team environment
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
- Bachelor’s degree qualifications in an environmental science, ecology discipline or relevant tertiary qualification
- Demonstrated skills in fauna identification preferred with desire to learn from experienced senior staff to build your knowledge
- Ability to undertake field work throughout WA in various environments and sometimes remote locations for various periods of time. GHD offer a supportive time in lieu arrangement or overtime payment for all additional hours worked in the field
- Experience in data management and report writing
- To be successful you will need to be a collaborative and cooperative team member with strong communications skills and a focus on clients
Relocation to WA from within Australia will be considered.
Interested? Apply now.
Contact Antonia Tomassone
Ph +61 8 6222 8631
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.
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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's degree in environmental science, ecology, or relevant tertiary qualification
- Understanding of current environmental issues and Commonwealth and WA legislation
- Previous technical delivery of fauna and ecology surveys and assessments in WA (ideally at least 2 years relevant experience)
- Willingness and motivation to complete field surveys and work in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated skills in fauna identification
- Ability to undertake field work throughout WA, including remote locations for various periods
- Experience in data management and report writing
- Collaborative team member with client focus
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.
