Permanent, Full-time | $81,301.88 - $94,200.62 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville
About the Role
This role sits within our City Technical Services team, which manages and leads activities of Council's open spaces, including bushland and various environmental projects. Reporting to the Team Leader Bushcare, this role will support to delivery Council's Bushcare/ Bushland Management function including education programs, volunteer groups, contracted sites, environmental projects as well as managing the internal Bushcare team.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification and demonstrated experience in natural resource management or bush regeneration. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. You're someone who is knowledgeable in bush regeneration, conservation, and or land management. Your experience extend to coordinating volunteer programs and activities which aim to effectively educate and inform the community.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Full-Time role – 76 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $81,301.88 - $94,200.62 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
- 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications in natural resource management or bush regeneration or relevant experience.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Capacity to plan, prioritise and organise daily work schedules
- Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading a team
- Knowledge of and experience in natural resource management
- Experience in bush regeneration, conservation, or land management
- Experience in the coordination of volunteer programs and activities
- Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Fiona O'Brien, Team Leader Bushcare on 02 9330 6163.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
