Byron Shire Council is seeking motivated and passionate Bush Regenerators to join our Open Spaces and Facilities team. Working across some of the Shire's most environmentally significant landscapes, you will play a key role in protecting and restoring native vegetation communities, improving biodiversity outcomes and supporting the implementation of Council's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.
These positions offer the opportunity to work outdoors in a diverse range of natural environments, contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes and be part of a team committed to ecological restoration and conservation.
Join us in making a lasting contribution to the protection and restoration of Byron Shire's unique natural environment.
Note: We have 3x roles available, ONE permanent full time position and TWO term full time positions until August 2027.
As a Bush Regenerator, you will:
- Implement bush regeneration works in accordance with Bush Regeneration Action Plans and supervisor direction.
- Undertake vegetation management and environmental weed control using best-practice bush regeneration techniques.
- Assist with ecological restoration activities to support the recovery of native plant communities and habitats.
- Undertake site monitoring, maintain work records and contribute to monitoring reports and data collection.
- Assist in the preparation of Bush Regeneration Action Plans and implementation of Council's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.
- Participate in community education and engagement activities that promote environmental stewardship.
- Work safely and collaboratively while contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A relevant qualification in Bush Regeneration, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Conservation Land Management or a related field.
- Experience applying bush regeneration and ecological restoration techniques, including herbicide use for environmental weed control and natural species recovery.
- The ability to identify native plant and animal species, as well as environmental and noxious weed species.
- Sound knowledge of ecological restoration principles and best-practice vegetation management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
- A current Driver Licence, First Aid Certificate and accredited Chemical User Certificate.
Desirable: Knowledge of Byron Shire flora and fauna, Chainsaw Certificate, Traffic Control qualification (Yellow Card), and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- 1x full time permanent position (38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight)
- 2x full time, term positions until August 2027 (38 hours per week / 9 day fortnight)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,190.06 to $1,378.87 per 38 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
- 12% Superannuation
- Education and training support
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team!
Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby Depot; however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: David Filipczyk - Team Leader Bush Regeneration - 0438 237 169
Closing date: 12pm (NSW time), Friday 17 July 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.
Position Description:
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
Pre-Employment Screening Process:
- Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
- Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
- Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
