We’re working with a growing, values-led environmental consultancy that is looking to appoint a Team Leader – Zoology to lead their fauna team and help shape the next stage of the business.

This is not just a senior zoologist role. It’s a leadership position for someone who cares as much about how people work together as they do about valuable science.

The role:
Lead and support a small zoology team
Provide calm, emotionally intelligent people leadership
Oversee technical delivery and review fauna reports
Manage workloads, resourcing, and project priorities
Manage projects end-to-end and maintain quality standards
Help refine systems and ways of working in a growing consultancy

About you:
Around 10+ years’ experience in ecology consulting in WA (fauna experience ideal)
Around 5+ years’ experience leading and managing people
High EQ, steady leadership style, and genuine care for your team
Robust technical judgement without needing to be the loudest voice in the room
Comfortable working in a small business that is still evolving its systems

What’s on offer:




Salary around $150k–$170k + super (flexible for the right person)
Genuine flexibility and family-friendly working arrangements
A leadership role with real influence over culture
A values-driven environment that prioritises valuable science and good humans

If you feel stuck where you are, or are curious about what leadership could look like in a different kind of consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

To register your interest, please click on the ‘Apply’ button or forward your CV to View email address on viewjobs.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.

We value every application and handle your information with the utmost respect. Your details will never be shared without your prior consent, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the application process.

Gather are members of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association), so you can be sure of a professional and legally compliant service.

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