Employment opportunities

Terrestrial Ecosystems 

Terrestrial Ecosystems is an environmental consultancy and wildlife research company that specialises in terrestrial vertebrate fauna. We collaborate with other industry specialists to provide flora and vegetation surveys and short-range endemic (SRE) invertebrate and subterranean fauna management programs.

We prioritize clients who seek quality outcomes and value applied, innovative, science-based solutions over merely the cheapest product. Our business philosophy can be encapsulated in the phrase: ‘a scientific approach to delivering cost-effective, high-quality outcomes in a timely manner.’ Upholding our high standards and maintaining an ethical approach distinguishes our business from many others.

What we do:

• Terrestrial fauna surveys and assessments
• Feral and pest animal control and management (i.e. rabbits, foxes, wild dogs, cats, birds, and fish)
• Fauna management plans
• Fauna relocation, spotting, salvage, handling and management programs
• Fauna monitoring programs
• Black-Cockatoo habitat assessments
• Targeted conservation significant fauna surveys and management
• Chemical capture and sedation of fauna using tranquillising darts (mostly kangaroos)
• Bird management
• Conservation detection dog surveys
• Vertebrate fauna research
• Peer review of fauna reports

Current vacancies

Senior Vertebrate Zoologist/Ecologist

We are actively recruiting an experienced zoologist. As a specialised environmental consulting firm with a unique business model focused on threatened species and feral pest management, this role offers excellent opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects throughout Western Australia.

The successful applicant can expect;

• a friendly, professional workplace that leads the consulting industry in science-based project delivery;
• opportunity to gain experience working across WA;
• flexible working conditions and family friendly conditions;
• strong company ethics and values; and
• competitive salary available – negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Submitting an application

Should you have any questions, then Dr Scott Thompson can be contacted on 0407 385 239 or email. When applying please succinctly address each of the essential and desirable criteria and email the applications to Scott.

Essential criteria

• A degree or higher degree in vertebrate zoology, ecology or equivalent;
• Experience in vertebrate fauna surveys and assessments;
• A strong interest and working knowledge in vertebrate fauna and/or feral pest management;
• Data management and report writing skills;
• Competency in the use of MS Office and basic statistical analysis techniques;
• Current First Aid Certificate;
• Manual driver’s licence; and
• Construction white card.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in remote and metropolitan field work.
• Knowledge of fauna impact assessments in the mining and land development sectors;
• Project management skills;
• High level verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills relating to fauna conservation, wildlife management or research;
• Field experience in the management of feral and pest fauna;
• Certificate III in vertebrate pest management or equivalent;
• WA firearms licence or experience in working with firearms; and
• Experience with scientific publication, and conference and workshop presentations.