Subterranean and Short Range Endemic (SRE) Ecologist at Stantec in Perth, AUS | Kablio

Role

Description

field surveys

technical support

data analysis

lab work

stakeholder liaison

proposal preparation

Undertake field surveys to a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia (and potentially interstate).
Provide technical support and advice to the broader environmental business or receive appropriate mentoring to develop your technical skills.
Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
Conduct laboratory work, including processing and identification of invertebrate groups.
Liaise with technical and subject matter experts.
Prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.

Requirements

professional registration

invertebrate taxonomy

team lead

data interpretation

subterranean sampling

environmental science

Professional registration and memberships.
Experience in invertebrate taxonomy or entomology will be highly regarded.
A highly experienced Subterranean Ecology Team Lead with more than 20 years’ experience to provide mentoring and development.
Experience in the interpretation of chemical, physical and biological data will be highly regarded.
Subterranean fauna and/or SRE field sampling experience will be highly regarded.
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental or Marine Science, or a related discipline.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Professional experience with an environmental consultancy, preferably in subterranean ecology and/or SRE, will be highly regarded
An understanding of hydrogeology will be highly regarded.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting skills.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing programs.
Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
Bonus programs – we have several bonus programs for eligible staff.
Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and work from home opportunities.
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for permanent employees and their immediate family members.
Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
Service recognition awards.
Research and development opportunities, supporting innovation, aligning with our core values.
Penalty rates and time in lieu, to compensate staff for extended field work in remote locations.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

field surveys

technical support

data analysis

lab work

stakeholder liaison

proposal preparation

Undertake field surveys to a range of remote and diverse environments across Western Australia (and potentially interstate).
Provide technical support and advice to the broader environmental business or receive appropriate mentoring to develop your technical skills.
Analyse ecological data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
Conduct laboratory work, including processing and identification of invertebrate groups.
Liaise with technical and subject matter experts.
Prepare proposals, budgets, and tender documents.

Requirements

professional registration

invertebrate taxonomy

team lead

data interpretation

subterranean sampling

environmental science

Professional registration and memberships.
Experience in invertebrate taxonomy or entomology will be highly regarded.
A highly experienced Subterranean Ecology Team Lead with more than 20 years’ experience to provide mentoring and development.
Experience in the interpretation of chemical, physical and biological data will be highly regarded.
Subterranean fauna and/or SRE field sampling experience will be highly regarded.
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental or Marine Science, or a related discipline.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Professional experience with an environmental consultancy, preferably in subterranean ecology and/or SRE, will be highly regarded
An understanding of hydrogeology will be highly regarded.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting skills.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing programs.
Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
Bonus programs – we have several bonus programs for eligible staff.
Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and work from home opportunities.
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for permanent employees and their immediate family members.
Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
Service recognition awards.
Research and development opportunities, supporting innovation, aligning with our core values.
Penalty rates and time in lieu, to compensate staff for extended field work in remote locations.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)