Do you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for conserving native ecosystems? Join our Parks and Natural Areas team and play a hands-on role in rehabilitating and protecting the Shire's urban bushland.
As a Bush Regenerator, you will work as part of a dedicated team delivering bushland restoration programs across a variety of natural areas. From weed control and revegetation to seed collection and habitat improvement, you'll help maintain and enhance some of the Shire's most valuable environmental assets.
- Undertaking bush regeneration and environmental restoration works
- Identifying and controlling environmental weeds using a range of techniques
- Assisting with revegetation, seed collection and planting programs
- Applying herbicides in accordance with legislative and Council requirements
- Operating and maintaining horticultural equipment, tools and vehicles
- Assisting with erosion control and bank stabilisation works
- Maintaining work records and reporting maintenance requirements
- Working safely and contributing to a positive team environment
- Providing professional and courteous customer service to residents and stakeholders
You are passionate about environmental conservation and enjoy practical outdoor work. You have experience in bushland regeneration and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while working safely and collaboratively.
- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent)
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Chemical Users Certificate – Spray Unsupervised (AQF3 minimum)
- NSW White Card
- Minimum 3 years' experience in bush regeneration or a similar field
- Demonstrated experience in weed identification and control, revegetation, seed collection and native plant identification
- Experience in the safe handling and application of herbicides
- Experience operating horticultural plant and equipment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- MR Driver Licence
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Horticultural qualifications
- Experience operating 4WD vehicles and medium rigid trucks
- Permanent full-time position
- 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight
- Work across a diverse range of natural areas and bushland reserves
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work that contributes directly to the protection and enhancement of the local environment
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you're ready to make a positive impact on the natural environment and help restore and protect local bushland for future generations, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 28th June 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $69,785 - $73,858 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Full Time - working 38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to German Francia, Coordinator Nursery and Operations [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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