Natural Area Officer

Hands-on outdoor role maintaining natural areas through weed control, revegetation and habitat restoration Your new company Our client is a well-established local organisation committed to protecting and enhancing natural areas, parks and open spaces throughout the region. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability and quality community spaces, they are seeking an experienced Natural Area Officer to join their team Your new role

As a Natural Area Officer, you will undertake a variety of hands-on habitat restoration, vegetation management and general maintenance activities across local natural areas. Working as part of a small team, you'll assist with weed control, brush cutting, revegetation and the maintenance of natural area infrastructure.

Your duties will include:

Weed control and vegetation management

Brush cutting and revegetation activities

Using herbicides and pesticides safely and effectively

Habitat restoration and general natural area maintenance

Operating and maintaining chainsaws, power tools and small plant

Maintaining infrastructure and assets within natural areas

Completing daily records, pre-start checks and work requests

Working alongside community groups, volunteers and other stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in weed control, vegetation management and restoration

Construction White Card / General Construction Induction

Current QLD C Class Driver's Licence or equivalent

Chainsaw Level 1 qualification

ACDC Commercial Operator's Licence

Chemical Accreditation AQF3

Ability to work effectively within a small team

Good communication skills and ability to work with volunteers and community groups

Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management highly regarded

Ability to undertake regular local travel and occasional out-of-hours work when required

What you'll get in return

You'll receive $34.96 per hour plus penalties, working Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3:30pm. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to put their environmental and land management experience to use while helping protect and restore natural areas throughout the local region.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the"apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Zoe Ingram on (07) 4960 1128.

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