AddressDo you have a passion and love for the environment?
Would you love to work with a team of people who have a common goal of protecting natural areas and restoring ecosystem resilience on a range of sites from hinterland rainforests to dunal systems?
Are you looking for an employer of choice who fosters a collaborative team culture?
Wanting to break into the environmental industry and require field experience and on ground qualifications?
If you answered yes, our traineeship in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is perfect for you!
About Us
ECOllaboration is an Australian natural resource management not for profit organisation based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland but with projects across SE Queensland. We provide a range of services from ecological restoration, community partnership projects such as our Source Water Project Program, innovative flora and fauna monitoring, citizen science and school based environmental education programs.
Our team consists of ecologists, bush regenerators and administration staff with a deep passion for the environment and conservation.
We take pride in the vast experience, extensive knowledge and broad range of skills of our staff and ensure this expertise is used to manage client satisfaction and environmental outcomes. Our team of experts has over 30 years of combined experience in the delivery of environmental management projects.
The Position
This position is an initiative by the Skilling for Queenslanders for Work Program and aims to upskill job seekers in the SE Queensland region. We have on offer 6-month traineeships (multiple positions) in Conservation & Ecosystem ManagementCertificate I. These positions also offer trainees the opportunity to obtain their Agricultural Control & Distribution of Chemicals (ACDC) licence as well as a white card and chainsaw L1 qualifications. You will learn from botanists, ecologists, rangers and more experts across the NRM industry.
Key Responsibilities;
- Carry out environmental regeneration and revegetation works as directed.
- Carry out seed sewing, and production activities in a nursery environment as directed.
- Undertake appropriate handling, transportation and use of herbicides with an understanding of different techniques and applications.
- Develop a working knowledge of native and invasive flora and fauna identification.
- Develop an understanding of mapping and site planning.
- Develop workplace and interpersonal skills.
- Carry out weed control activities.
- Carry out brush cutting and chainsaw activities under supervision.
- Carrying out equipment maintenance.
- Study and submit assessments on time to complete a Certificate I in Conservation & Ecosystem Management.
The position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, flexible and most importantly deeply passionate.
Traineeship Eligibility
- Have not completed a Certificate I - III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- Must be an Australian Citizen or on a Partners Visa
- No longer enrolled at School
- University students are eligible for this program*
What we offer
This traineeship gives you the ability to learn from and work with some of the Sunshine Coasts best ecologists and bush regenerators. We give you the tools to make industry connections to find further employment after the traineeship has complete. You will attend workshop and presentations on topics such as animal ecology and botany. Use ArcGIS, aid project managers, and work with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers and Landcare organisations.
Please submit your application by providing a cover letter addressed to the Alexandra outlining:
- How do you meet the essential required skills listed in the position description, &
- Why you are the right candidate for this position.
Email *********@ecollaboration.org.au
Application closed on Sunday 26th of May 2024 at 6pm.
Positions start in Monday 15th of July 2024, full time for 22 weeks.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslander for Work program.
