Job description:
Team Leader, Marine Science - ( 260000M7 )
Description
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Team Leader, Marine Science, to lead and grow our successful Marine Science team in Perth, WA.
As Team Leader, Marine Science, you will provide leadership to an experienced and established team with strong technical expertise, drive business growth through existing and new client relationships, and help shape the strategic direction of our marine services offering throughout WA and nationally. Leveraging your extensive industry network and technical credibility, you will be instrumental in securing new opportunities while delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients and communities.
This role combines technical leadership, people leadership and business development in a highly collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity for a recognised industry expert to lead a highly respected and established team of marine scientists, and to contribute to delivering some of Australia's most significant marine projects.
Key responsibilities would involve:
Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of marine scientists.
Providing strategic technical leadership across marine, coastal and offshore projects.
Developing and strengthening relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Leading major proposals, tenders and project pursuits across government and industry sectors.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including our highly respected approvals and coastal engineering teams, to deliver innovative marine solutions for complex projects.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
PhD in Marine Science, Marine Ecology, or a related discipline (preferred).
Extensive experience in marine science or marine ecology, environmental consulting, applied research or a related field.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
Robust understanding of WA and Commonwealth environmental approval frameworks, including WA EPA and EPBC Act requirements and marine regulatory processes.
Expertise in marine environmental monitoring,
marine fauna assessments, benthic habitat surveys, and environmental impact assessment.
Established relationships with key industry stakeholders, clients and regulators across Western Australia.
Proven ability to develop client relationships, secure new work and grow a sustainable business pipeline.
Significant experience working in multidisciplinary teams within a consulting environment.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your career development and wellbeing is ongoing:
Genuine flexible working arrangements, including work from home opportunities and staggered hours.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Learning and talent development programs, including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
Mentoring for your own development and the chance to mentor others.
A friendly team environment and highly experienced management team, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.
Professional memberships.
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
Mental health and wellbeing programs.
Service recognition awards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability,
and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.
How to apply
If you're a marine leader looking for the opportunity to lead an outstanding team and influence the future of marine ecology across Australia, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your application online.
Please note that applicants must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted Australian working rights.
No agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Freshwater Ecology / Biology, or Marine Science or equivalent.
PhD in Marine Ecology, Marine Science or a related discipline (preferred).
Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Sep 21, 2026, 4:47:32 PM
Req ID: 260000M7
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
📌 Team Leader, Marine Science (Perth)
🏢 Stantec
📍 Perth