Job Description

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 opportunity

WSP 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 Principal Ecologist / Zoologist to join us in our Perth office.

You will be part of a national team of experts, including botanists, zoologists, environmental planners, scientists, and engagement specialists, and work on multi-disciplinary infrastructure, renewable energy and local government projects.

You will be responsible for leading and delivering complex zoological surveys, assessments, and research projects in the Perth and wider Western Australian market. You’ll work closely with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to provide expert advice on biodiversity, threatened species, and habitat management. Your role will also involve business development, project management, and supporting the strategic growth of our ecology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and manage large-scale fauna surveys and ecological assessments
• Provide expert advice on threatened species, biodiversity offsets, and wildlife management
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations
• Engage with clients, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop a small team of junior ecologists
• Contribute to business development and tender submissions
• Stay abreast of current research, regulatory changes, and best practice in zoology and conservation

About You

You're likely to have previous consulting/advisory experience in undertaking ecological assessments in the various bioregions across Western Australia.

You will also bring the following experience and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in zoology, ecology, or environmental science
• Extensive experience in fauna surveys and ecological consulting in Western Australia
• Extensive project management experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget
• Leadership track record, including mentoring, team building, and conflict resolution
• Strong knowledge of ecological principles, current research, and Commonwealth and State environmental legislation
• Proficiency in ecological survey design, fieldwork, data analysis (including statistical packages), and impact assessment methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience writing technical reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences
• Experience with business development, client management, and proposal writing is highly desirable
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork, meetings, and conferences

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.