About the business and the role

Spectrum Ecology & Spatial (Spectrum) is a Perth-based environmental consultancy built on innovation, scientific rigor, and quality service. We offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities in the fields of ecology, botany, zoology, and spatial sciences, and are world leaders in the application of remote sensing, information management and machine learning technologies for environmental monitoring. 

Spectrum are looking for an Environmental Statistician to join the Ecology team. The role will assist with the delivery of high-quality data and analytics in service of evidence-based ecological assessments, working alongside a team of passionate professionals, devoted to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and the environment. 

Why would you want to work with us? 

Spectrum offers you the opportunity to join an experienced, growing team with a positive, friendly, and fun atmosphere, located in the heart of Leederville. You will be exposed to some of the latest technologies employed in ecological surveys and monitoring, and work on exciting, multidisciplinary projects across a wide range of ecosystems. We encourage all our staff to contribute to the ongoing improvement of how we work, giving opportunities for innovation, and idea sharing. Spectrum is a great place to develop your career, offering: 

• a competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and expertise. 
• opportunities for flexible working arrangements. 
• paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers. 

Job tasks and responsibilities 

Culture is paramount at Spectrum. The Environmental Statistician will be a role model to our other staff and ensure the team always operates in accordance with our values to promote a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment. 

The successful applicant will bring a passion for data and ecology, a willingness to learn, and will contribute towards our common vision of delivering high quality, fit-for-purpose solutions to our clients. This role will perform a wide range of tasks that may include: 

• Statistical analysis of ecological data. 
• Manipulation and federation of multiple sources of spatio-temporal raster and vector data. 
• Collaborative and iterative development of data and reporting workflows and pipelines. 
• Ensuring that ecological data is accurate, consistent, and reliable for informed environmental decision making. 
• Innovate analytical and graphical outputs appropriate for ecological decision making and reporting. 
• Report writing based on spatial and non-spatial environmental data. Providing data governance and statistical analysis leadership and support to our key business areas of spatial ecology, botany, and zoology. 
• Metadata management. 
• Ecological and species distribution modelling. 

Skills and experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in botany, environmental science, or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on statistics, or in mathematical, computing or information sciences with a strong emphasis on ecological systems. 
• Strong proficiency in R. 
• Practical knowledge and experience of mixed effect and generalised additive statistical models. 
• Proven ability to innovate data processing workflows in R to meet data analysis requirements, including of spatial and temporal data.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to produce high quality, scientifically robust reports, and other client deliverables.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, collaborate and lead within cross-functional teams. 
• Desirable skills include: proficiency in GIS software and analysis of spatial data, data modelling in SQL, and automation of document production in R.