Overview

SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for high-quality tailored services. With close to 1000+ staff in APAC, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to business, regulatory and governmental clients. We foster a One Team Culture focused on collaboration and delivering excellent results.

Senior Aquatic Ecologist – Perth

An exciting chance for a skilled Senior Aquatic Ecologist with at least 5 years' consulting experience to join our Perth office on a full time permanent basis. Reporting 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 junior freshwater ecologists.

Responsibilities
Design, lead and contribute to projects across freshwater settings to achieve timely and high-quality outcomes
Prepare technical reports and project proposals
Manage small, routine technical projects or aspects of larger projects within committed timeframes
Ensure work is complete and suitable for client delivery




Undertake aquatic/water quality fieldwork in remote areas, field preparation, field team leadership and data collection
Contribute to project implementation and technical leadership; mentor junior team members
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in aquatic environmental services
Ensure data management and collection procedures are accurate
Apply univariate and multivariate data analysis techniques and prepare high-standard reports

Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field; specialised study in freshwater ecology desirable
5 years' experience as an aquatic ecologist, biologist, zoologist or water quality specialist with knowledge of scientific data collection in aquatic ecosystems
Experience in project management including budgeting and client liaison from inception to completion
Enthusiastic and dedicated approach
Driver’s Licence is essential
Experience in macroinvertebrate identification to species level is advantageous
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📌 Senior Aquatic Ecologist Western Australia
🏢 Slr Consulting
📍 Western Australia