AddressFull-time, Part-time and Casual Bush Regenerator, Landscaping Labourer, Yard Hand Roles available - Central Qld Location/Rockhampton Biloela/Gladstone
Join a company working on diverse projects with training opportunities while making a positive impact on the environment.
Ausecology is an ecology, rehabilitation, bush regeneration and environmental offset specialist. We provide efficient, practical and high-quality environmental outcomes for clients. We are passionate about the environment and about the people we work with.
We have roles available with up to 38 hours a week availability. Ideally, we are looking for staff for full-time roles on rotating rosters however we are happy to accommodate casual or part-time positions for the right candidate.
The roles are available across the greater Central Queensland area including Rockhampton/Biloela/Gladstone. There may also be the opportunity to participate in projects further afield in South East Qld, with travel, accommodation and food provided at our expense.
There is the potential for work on mine sites which may include coal board medicals and drug screening.
There are opportunities to add to your transferable skill base such as chainsaw use, brush cutting, burn preparation, planting, 4WD, trailers, and ecological burn-related activities. Does this sound like something you would love to be a part of?
About you:
The ideal candidate is passionate and driven by their desire to make the world a better place, loves the outdoors, and wants to be part of a dynamic and supportive workplace. You will be able to listen to directions, take ownership of assigned tasks, and follow to completion in accordance to our standards.
Role and Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in carrying out ecological restoration projects, tasks will include brushcutting, weed control, large scale planting & burn preparation
- Be a genuine hard-working and dedicated person who takes pride in their work, with a passion improving the natural environment
- Transferrable skills from other industries such as laboring, landscaping etc
- Listens to instructions and carries out tasks to completion
- Follow field manual protocols, quality assurance and safety procedures
- Actively seek opportunities for self development and training
- Participate in training activities
- Complete and submit all HSE forms as they pertain to your project work
Skills and experience:
Ideal candidates will have:
- Some experience in fieldwork, bush regeneration, natural area technician, land conservation, landscape laboring, brushcutting or planting
- Desire to upskill and take on training
- Conservation and Land/Ecosystem Management (Natural Area Restoration) Cert III qualification or similar area or practical infield experience or the desire to work towards achieving these qualifications
- Current manual driver's licence
The following skills would be highly regarded:
- Possess or interest in gaining plant identification skills – native and exotic across a range of ecosystem types
- Conservation and Land/Ecosystem Management (Natural Area Restoration) qualification or similar area or practical infield experience
- Large scale planting experience
- ACDC Licence
- Chemical application for weed control
- Tool maintenance
- Chainsaw cross-cut and felling
- 4WD and trailer experience
- Ecological burn experience
- First & CPR certificate
- Remote area (rural) work
- a competitive hourly rate that reflects capability and experience
- plus super
- with annual pay reviews and transparent pay levels
- flexible and diverse work environment
- skills and qualification development
- paid social events, including a full-day end-of-year party, a highlight of the social calendar
- safety conscience company (ISO accredited in Safety, Quality and Environment)
- career advancement and training opportunities/support
- plus other financial and non financial benefits
Learn more about us at www.ausecology.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausecology-pty-ltd/.
How to apply:
If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role through SEEK.
To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in Australia.
Ausecology does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.
