Senior Botanist

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Botanist to play a key role in delivering complex botany projects and supporting the ongoing development of our team. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project delivery and mentoring, while contributing to the strategic direction of the business.

About Us

Perth based, owned and operated, Biologic has an experienced and passionate in- house team of over 100 scientists and is one of the largest environmental consultants in the country. Renowned as a future thinking biodiversity company, we strive for innovation and apply industry leading practices to deliver a complete range of biodiversity services, including biological surveys, monitoring, genetic studies, restoration, and impact assessment service.  We are passionate about our people and ensure that the expertise of each of our specialists’ shines through in every project we deliver.

About the Role

As a Senior Botanist, you will play a key role in delivering projects from planning through to completion. You will lead and coordinate field programs, contribute to project scopes and proposals, manage project budgets and milestones, and provide technical guidance to botanists and other team members.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing botany projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget

• Designing and undertaking flora and vegetation surveys, including complex and remote field programs

• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports, ensuring scientific rigour and regulatory compliance

• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to botanists and junior staff

• Contributing to research, monitoring programs and specialist assessments

• Ensuring all fieldwork and specimen collection complies with licensing, and legislation

• Supporting the development and implementation of business unit and company-wide strategic objectives

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline

• 5+ years’ experience in a professional botany or environmental consulting role

• Strong demonstrated experience leading botanical field surveys

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality scientific and technical reports

• In-depth knowledge of the flora of Western Australia

• Strong understanding of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks

• Experience supporting project management, including scheduling and budgets

• A current Class C driver’s license (essential); 4WD experience highly regarded

Next Steps

To apply, please click apply now with your CV summarising your relevant skills and experience. Please answer the questions within your Cover Letter.

1. What bioregions have you conducted botanical work in, and what types of surveys have you undertaken?
2. Please give examples of the types of projects you have led, including your role and the outcomes achieved.
3. Describe a challenging botanical project or survey you have led and how you managed it.
4. What experience do you have leading, mentoring or developing other botanists?
5. Describe your experience working with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, including an example where you had to provide technical advice or resolve a project issue.

Applications close on 5th October 2026

Biologic reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date if the right candidate is identified.

If you’re looking to re-enter the workforce, we would love to hear from you!

• Family friendly initiatives.
• Gym membership within walking distance to office
• An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, science and innovation.
• Our innovation and research delivery keeps us at the cutting edge of the biodiversity industry.
• Diverse & inclusive workplace