Listed 4 weeks ago
Principal Zoologist / Team Leader / Fauna Manager
Gather Recruitment
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Environmental, Earth & Geosciences
- Location
- Destination Perth, WA
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Gather Recruitment are currently working with several environmental consultancies who are looking to appoint experienced Principal Zoologists, Zoology Team Leaders and Fauna Managers.
These roles sit at the technical leadership and team leadership level and involve overseeing fauna survey programs, mentoring zoologists and helping grow established ecology teams.
If you are an experienced Zoologist or Ecologist who has thought about stepping into a leadership role or taking on more influence, this is a good time to explore what’s available in the market.
Current opportunities include:
Ref: 230: Senior or Principal Zoologist (Around $140k - $160k + Super + TiL)
Ref: 417: Zoology Team Leader (Around $150k - $170k + Super)
Ref: 391: Fauna Section Manager (Around $140k - $150k + Bonus + Super)
Ref: 400: Principal Ecologist / Zoologist (Around $150k - $180k + Super (negotiable)
Ref: 281: Senior to Principal Zoologist (Around $120k - $160k + Super)
Typical experience our clients are looking for:
What our clients typically offer:
To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.
We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.
Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.
These roles sit at the technical leadership and team leadership level and involve overseeing fauna survey programs, mentoring zoologists and helping grow established ecology teams.
If you are an experienced Zoologist or Ecologist who has thought about stepping into a leadership role or taking on more influence, this is a good time to explore what’s available in the market.
Current opportunities include:
Ref: 230: Senior or Principal Zoologist (Around $140k - $160k + Super + TiL)
- Technical leadership across fauna surveys and ecological assessments
- Leading survey programs and field teams across WA environments
- Technical report writing and reviewing
- Mentoring junior zoologists and supporting team development
- Supporting client relationships and project delivery
- Typically suited to candidates with around 8 - 15+ years experience
Ref: 417: Zoology Team Leader (Around $150k - $170k + Super)
- Leading and supporting a team of zoologists within a growing consultancy
- Managing team workloads and coordinating project delivery
- Technical oversight and review of ecological reports
- Mentoring staff and helping develop team capability
- Supporting business growth and client engagement
- Typically suited to candidates with 10+ years experience and people leadership exposure
Ref: 391: Fauna Section Manager (Around $140k - $150k + Bonus + Super)
- Managing a fauna section within a broader environmental consulting business
- Overseeing multiple projects, survey programs and technical outputs
- Leading and supporting zoologists and field teams
- Working closely with Directors on planning and resourcing
- Maintaining technical standards and delivery quality
- Well suited to someone who enjoys both technical work and team management
Ref: 400: Principal Ecologist / Zoologist (Around $150k - $180k + Super (negotiable)
- Leading complex fauna surveys and ecological assessments
- Providing high level technical advice to clients and regulators
- Technical leadership across projects and reporting
- Mentoring ecologists and supporting team growth
- Contributing to client relationships and business development
- Well suited to someone with extensive WA fauna survey experience
Ref: 281: Senior to Principal Zoologist (Around $120k - $160k + Super)
- Delivering fauna surveys, ecological assessments and approvals work
- Leading field surveys and coordinating survey teams
- Preparing and reviewing technical ecological reports
- Mentoring junior zoologists
- Supporting project delivery and client relationships
- Good opportunity for someone progressing toward Principal level
Typical experience our clients are looking for:
- Fauna surveys and ecological assessments across WA environments
- Threatened species work including Black Cockatoo and bat assessments
- Survey techniques such as trapping, camera traps, spotlighting and acoustic monitoring
- Environmental impact assessment and approvals processes
- Technical report writing and regulatory documentation
- Project management and client engagement
- Mentoring junior ecologists and leading field teams
What our clients typically offer:
- Competitive salaries and bonus structures
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options
- Extra annual leave purchase options
- Professional development and paid memberships (ECA, EIANZ etc)
- Structured career pathways into leadership roles
- Supportive teams and interesting projects across WA
To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.
We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.
Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.
Apply
via gatherrecruitment.com.au