Lead Botanist Perth, WA | Full-time RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an experienced Lead Botanist to join our Environmental Planning and Assessment team in Perth.

Our Western

Australian environmental team is continuing to grow, with a strong pipeline of work across renewable energy, infrastructure, land development, resources and environmental impact assessment projects This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role within our botany service line, delivering complex flora and vegetation assessments throughout Western Australia while helping to develop our people, client relationships and technical capability.

About The Role As Lead Botanist, you will provide technical leadership across flora and vegetation projects, from initial scoping and field survey planning through to data analysis, reporting and regulatory engagement. Working collaboratively with environmental planners, ecologists and other technical specialists, you will: Lead and undertake flora and vegetation surveys throughout Western Australia Provide advanced technical advice on WA terrestrial flora, vegetation communities and ecological assessment Plan and coordinate field surveys, including logistics, staffing and specialist subconsultants Manage complex flora and vegetation projects from proposal through to completion Prepare high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments and regulatory documentation Review technical reports and provide quality assurance across project deliverables Analyse field data using appropriate statistical, spatial and botanical assessment methods Prepare project scopes, methodologies and commercially robust fee proposals Manage project budgets, programmes, risks, invoicing and competing priorities Liaise with clients, regulators, project stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams Identify technical and project risks and develop practical solutions for clients Mentor and provide technical guidance to botanists and early-career environmental professionals Help grow RPS’s botany capability through client engagement, thought leadership and business development activities The position includes a combination of office and field-based work, including travel to remote locations across Western Australia.

About You





You are an experienced botanical professional with strong knowledge of Western Australian flora and vegetation and a proven ability to lead high-quality ecological assessments.

You Will

Bring A relevant tertiary qualification in botany, environmental science, ecology, environmental management, natural resource management or a related discipline Approximately 5 to 15 years or more of relevant botanical or ecological consulting experience Advanced knowledge of Western Australian flora, vegetation communities and the use of taxonomic keys Demonstrated experience planning and leading flora and vegetation field surveys Robust understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, regulatory guidelines and impact assessment processes Proven experience preparing and reviewing flora and vegetation reports for environmental assessment and approvals Experience managing projects, budgets, programmes, subconsultants and client expectations Strong analytical, technical writing and communication skills Experience using GIS software and statistical analysis packages, such as PRIMER or equivalent The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills A current driver’s licence The flexibility and physical capacity to undertake fieldwork in remote locations Four-wheel-drive experience or accreditation, which would be well regarded The role requires mature technical judgement, independence in decision-making and experience managing complex environmental investigations and client relationships. What is on offer Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a welcoming and collaborative workplace where you will work with experienced environmental specialists on meaningful projects throughout Western Australia.

Our Benefits Include





Flexible working arrangements within a certified Family Inclusive Workplace Reimbursement for one professional membership each year Paid parental and partner leave A $250 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance Additional annual leave purchase options Salary packaging opportunities Professional and technical development programmes Study assistance and online learning Active social clubs Employee Assistance Program Service recognition initiatives You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of our botany service line, develop emerging professionals and contribute to projects that deliver positive environmental and community outcomes. About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company RPS is a global professional services firm that defines, designs and manages projects that create shared value for clients and communities. As part of Tetra Tech, we combine strong local knowledge with access to an international network of technical expertise.

Our people work together to solve complex environmental, infrastructure and development challenges while delivering practical and sustainable outcomes. Ready to lead the next stage of your botanical career? Submit your application today and help shape the future of RPS’s botany capability in Western Australia.

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Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

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