Senior Botanist
	Ecoscsape

Ecoscape is seeking a Senior Botanist with three or more years’ similar consulting experience to join our growing and supportive team. This role will provide botanical expertise to a diverse range of Western Australia clients across mining, government, infrastructure and energy. 

Our new Senior Botanist will be personable, self-motivated, and adaptable – someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative group of zoologists, botanists, ecologists and senior technical leaders, and who values working with our Directors, Principals and clients.

We’re looking for someone that not only delivers excellent survey work by leading field teams, but who genuinely enjoys the broader project lifecycle —developing fee proposals for new projects, client liaison, technical report writing and review, project management, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with other teams and regulatory authorities. This role suits someone who takes pride in delivering high‑quality field work safely, shaping project outcomes, and actively participating in the growth of both the team and the organisation.

If you enjoy combining technical botany with project leadership, team development, and meaningful organisational contribution, we’d love to welcome you to Ecoscape.

About Ecoscape

Ecoscape is located in the heart of Walyalup (Fremantle), and is at the forefront of creating sustainable multi-disciplinary solutions that combine the rigour of science with creative design to mediate between built form, infrastructure and living systems. For more than three decades we have established an award-winning reputation by successfully integrating our core disciplines of environmental science, landscape architecture and spatial planning.

As a values-driven organisation, Ecoscape considers the relationship between people, the environment, the economy and how we can contribute to a better global future. We are proactive in pursuing sustainability in all its forms, including our relationships with clients and communities. Our commitment is underpinned by our employee driven company values:

• we maintain personal and professional wellbeing through flexible and supportive work arrangements
• we nurture strong connections and a positive work environment through empathy, fairness, collaboration and respect
• as a team we make an impact without impacting our environment
• we are proud of our work, uphold our ethical principles and are accountable for our actions
• we are a strong and enduring team who think and act as company owners.

The ‘ideal’ candidate will have:

• 3 – 8+ years’ botany experience with roles in environmental consultancy
• undertaken botanical surveys in Western Australia
• lead detailed and reconnaissance flora surveys including targeted surveys for conservation significant flora
• understanding of relevant WA and Commonwealth legislation and guidelines
• understanding of flora licencing requirements
• strong demonstrated technical report writing and project management skills
• prepared detailed biological reports for environmental impact assessment and compliance
• ability to work independently or collaboratively
• desire and ability to mentor and support junior consultants in collaboration with  Principals
• ability to work flexible hours and undertake field surveys in remote areas for extended periods
• good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills including a positive attitude and the ability to fit in well with a team of friendly professionals.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary degree in botany, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or similar
• Current manual Western Australian Driver’s License
• Previously held roles within consultancy
• Demonstrated technical report writing capability

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in mining, heavy industry or infrastructure-related projects
• Pilbara flora experience
• GIS skills – ArcGIS / QGIS
• Vegetation health monitoring experience
• Flora identification experience
• Data analysis skills in R
• Qualifications in ‘Provide First Aid’ and remote area four-wheel driving.

What’s in it for you?

• Position within a well-established, stable, company
• Friendly, professional working environment and great team culture
• Competitive salary
• Time in Lieu offered for every hour worked over ordinary hours, either accrued or paid out
• Flexibility with hours to fit in personal commitments (school drop offs etc)
• Phone allowance of $1,000/year
• Annual PPE/field gear allowance
• Family friendly company and working from home arrangements available
• Birthday leave, social events and lunches
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuing Professional Development policy
• Gender equitable working environment
• Good admin support to help with mobilisation / onboarding etc.
• Access to company EAP program
• Fantastic location in Fremantle near the ocean, restaurants, public transport and great coffee!

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and CV addressed to Amy Henstock at mail@ecoscape.com.au stating the job position title in the subject header. Include your salary expectations and required notice period in the letter. Address the Selection Criteria in your letter and CV, where relevant.

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

No recruitment agencies, please.