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Ecologist Advisor – Inland Waters

WorkPac – Technical Professional
Perth, WA
A$70-$85 p/h
Mining, Resources & Energy → Health, Safety & Environment
Casual
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


Work on industry leading ecohydrology projects

Perth based role with adhoc field trips

2 year duration

About Our Client:

Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the Role

As an Ecologist Advisor, you will lead and support ecohydrology and Environmental Impact Assessment projects, with a focus on riparian vegetation and groundwater-dependent ecosystems. You will conduct field surveys, contribute to innovative assessment methodologies, and engage with internal stakeholders to provide expert advice on biological values. Your work will influence project approvals and support sustainable environmental outcomes across the Pilbara region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or contribute to ecohydrology and inland water ecosystem projects

Conduct riparian vegetation and targeted ecological surveys

Develop and peer review assessment methods and tools

Perform landform and ecosystem function analysis using remote and field data

Provide biological advice to internal approvals specialists

Collaborate with internal teams and technical experts

Prepare scopes of work, technical reports, and datasets

Build stakeholder relationships and foster a collaborative team culture

Skills and Experience Required

Degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, or environmental science/engineering

Experience in ecological or hydrological projects, ideally in the Pilbara

Knowledge of Pilbara flora and associated field practices

Strong field, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in ArcGIS or similar GIS software

Ability to prioritise and manage complex tasks

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Valid C Class licence

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact: [email protected] quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20256983


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NT, Australia

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