Environmental Consultants (Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment) | Join a Leader in Sustainable Solutions

Shape your tomorrow with Aurora Environmental

Aurora Environmental is growing. Due to increasing demand from our renewable energy, infrastructure, land development and mining clients, we are seeking talented environmental consultants to join our Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team.

Are you ready to make a difference with a company that values your growth and development? Join Aurora Environmental, a leader in sustainable solutions since 2011.

Opportunities exist for consultants ranging from early career professionals through to experienced practitioners with demonstrated experience in ecological surveys and/or environmental impact assessment in Western Australia and a clear understanding of regulatory guidelines and legislation.

About Us

Aurora Environmental is a locally owned consultancy driven by a passion for the setting. We offer robust, cost-effective solutions in environmental assessment and management, leaving a positive impact across sectors like infrastructure, mining, and urban development.

The Opportunity

Join our growing team and work on diverse, interesting and high-profile projects throughout Western Australia. Working alongside experienced ecologists and environmental approvals specialists, you will play a key role in delivering ecological assessments and EIA for major renewable energy developments and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery, from preparation of proposals to planning and implementing fieldwork, interfacing with clients and regulators and be involved in preparing reports.

Depending on your experience and aspirations, opportunities exist to develop technical expertise, lead projects,



build client relationships and progress towards senior consulting and management roles.

About You

We are looking for consultants who:

- Take ownership of their work;

- Value accuracy and quality;

- Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients;

- Are practical problem-solvers; and

- Want to continue developing their technical expertise.

The right fit for our team has the following skills and experience:

Essential

- A relevant tertiary qualification in ecology, botany, zoology, environmental management or a related discipline.

- Experience in undertaking ecological surveys and/or environmental impact assessments in Western Australia.

- Understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, policy and guidance.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Competency in GIS software such as QGIS.

- Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork throughout Western Australia (up to 10 consecutive days, though most being five days or less) for ecology candidates.

- Current Australian driver’s licence and unrestricted Australian worker’s rights.

Desirable

- Bioregional experience (south-west and interzone).

- Experience with statistical analysis (botanists/ecologists).

- Experience in EP Act Part IV / Part V and EPBC approvals.

- Offsets experience including familiarity with habitat quality scoring tools.

- Project and client management experience.





We recognise candidates may have strengths in botany, fauna, environmental impact assessments for approvals, and do not expect applicants to meet every criterion.

Why Aurora?

As a privately owned Western Australian consultancy, Aurora combines the technical capability of a larger organisation with the flexibility, accessibility and collaborative culture of a close-knit team.

Our consultants are trusted with responsibility early in their careers. You will work directly with senior decision-makers, clients and regulators while contributing to some of Western Australia’s most significant renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects.

Discover a workplace where your well-being is valued. Our team enjoy:

- Competitive salary with paid overtime / time in lieu and an overnight site allowance when working away

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- Direct access to leadership and mentorship from industry experts

- Access to employee profit-sharing program

- Salary packaging and novated car leasing

- Professional development and technical training opportunities

- Support for professional accreditation and relevant industry memberships

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Opportunity to influence business growth

- Genuine pathway to project management and technical leadership

Ready to Shape Your Tomorrow?

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your relevant experience and career aspirations. We welcome applications from consultants with expertise in botany, ecology, zoology, environmental impact assessment or a combination of these disciplines.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for a meeting.

For more information, contact Paul Zuvela at (08) 9227 26or email *@auroraenvironmental.com.au.

📌 Environmental Consultants (Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment) (Perth)
🏢 Aurora Environmental
📍 Perth