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With close to 1000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.\nAn exciting opportunity now exists for a skilled Senior Aquatic Ecologist with at least 5 years' consulting experience to join our Perth office on a full-time permanent basis.\nReporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery including proposal preparation, leading fieldwork, laboratory work, data analysis and report writing as well as mentoring our keen junior freshwater ecologists. This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated team of technical specialists who are truly passionate about Aquatic Ecology.\nJob Tasks and Responsibilities\nYou will be confident in your technical ability and have a positive attitude to do the following tasks:\nDesign, lead and contribute to projects across freshwater environments, to achieve timely and high-quality outcomes\nConfidently and independently prepare technical report writing and project proposals.\nManages small, routine technical projects or aspects of larger projects within committed timeframes\nProvides work for review by a technical lead to a standard that is complete and intended for issue ‘as is’ to clients\nUndertake aquatic/water quality fieldwork in remote area, field preparation, field team leadership, and field survey data collection.\nContribute to project implementation and technical leadership, acting as a role model to junior team members\nContribute technical leadership skills in aquatic environmental services and be recognised for your specialist knowledge\nLaboratory experience i.e. sorting, enumeration, identification, sample preparation etc.\nEnsure accuracy in data management and authorisation processes and collection procedures and techniques\nExcellent data analysis skills using univariate and multivariate techniques, and proven ability to prepare reports to a high standard\nSkills and Experience\nThe successful candidate must have:\nRelevant bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with specialised study in freshwater ecology desirable\n5 years' experience as either an aquatic ecologist, biologist, zoologist or water quality specialist - with knowledge of scientific data collection in aquatic ecosystems.\nExperience in project management including budgeting and client liaison from project inception to completion to time and budget\nAn enthusiastic and dedicated approach\nDrivers Licence is essential and candidates without this will not be considered\nExperience in macroinvertebrate identification to species level will be favoured\nOur Benefits\nWe are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.\nYou can find a comprehensive list here.\nThe annual salary range for this role is between $80,000 to $92,000 base figure + 12% superannuation, depending on experience.\nNext Steps\nWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.\nUnsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. 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